2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Nissan Pulsar MOT pass rate and common faults

1,305 MOT tests in 2024. 62.8% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time62.8%
Failed or needed repairs37.2%
Typical mileage at test70,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,305 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.7%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn7.7%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play7.4%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.7%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
    37 marked dangerous
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    40 marked dangerous
  7. Position lamp: not working2.1%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.1%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.0%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension22.0%
  2. Brakes15.1%
  3. Tyres9.0%
  4. Steering8.6%
  5. Lights & electrics8.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.7%
  7. Body & chassis2.1%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.7%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded8.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2014 Nissan Pulsar?

In 2024, 62.8% of 2014 Nissan Pulsar cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,305 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Nissan Pulsar?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2014 Nissan Pulsar reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).