Nissan Pulsar MOT Failure Rate — 6-10 Years Old

26.0%
MOT failure rate for 6-10-year-old Nissan Pulsar vehicles
Based on 56,456 MOT tests
2.0pp below the UK average (28%)

Nissan Pulsar in this age bracket has a 26.0% failure rate. Key areas to check before your MOT: suspension and brakes.

Component Risk Breakdown (6-10 Years)

Which parts of a 6-10-year-old Nissan Pulsar are most likely to cause an MOT failure:

Suspension 5.5%
Brakes 3.5%
Tyres 3.2%
Lamps & Electrics 2.6%
Steering 1.8%
Visibility 1.0%
Body & Chassis 0.3%

How Does This Compare?

Nissan Pulsar MOT failure rate across all age groups:

Age Failure Rate Tests Worst Area
0-2 years 7.8% 1,562 Lamps & Electrics
3-5 years 12.9% 31,594 Tyres
6-10 years 26.0% 56,456 Suspension
15+ years 20.0% 345 Visibility

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 6-10 year old Nissan Pulsar reliable?

6-10-year-old Nissan Pulsar vehicles have a 26.0% failure rate, which is close to the UK average. It offers typical reliability for this age bracket.

What are the common MOT failures on a 6-10 year old Nissan Pulsar?

The most common MOT failure areas at this age are:

  • Suspension — 5.5% failure risk
  • Brakes — 3.5% failure risk
  • Tyres — 3.2% failure risk

How can I prepare my Nissan Pulsar for its MOT?

For a 6-10-year-old Nissan Pulsar, focus on: (1) Suspension — the most common failure area at this age. (2) Check all lights and bulbs. (3) Inspect tyres for tread depth and damage. (4) Consider a pre-MOT check at a local garage (£20–£40). You can also use our free prediction tool for a personalised risk breakdown.

Other Nissan Pulsar Age Groups

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Data methodology: Failure rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for the 6-10-year age group, calculated from official DVSA MOT test records. Only combinations with 100+ tests are included. Data covers 142 million MOT tests across the UK.

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