Nissan Pulsar N-tec DCI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Nissan Pulsar N-tec DCI car check
Is the Nissan Pulsar N-tec DCI reliable? We analysed 782 real MOT tests across 166 vehicles to find out.
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The Nissan Pulsar N-tec DCI is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Nissan Pulsar N-tec DCI.
Nissan Pulsar N-tec DCI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Nissan Pulsar N-tec DCI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Nissan Pulsar N-tec DCI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Nissan Pulsar N-tec DCI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Nissan Pulsar N-tec DCI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Nissan Pulsar N-tec DCI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Nissan Pulsar N-tec DCI Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Pulsar N-tec DCI THIS CAR | 83.0% | 782 | 72,774 mi | — yrs |
| Nissan Micra | 71.4% | 10,566,512 | 55,214 mi | 37 yrs |
| Nissan Qashqai | 77.3% | 6,506,323 | 59,398 mi | 19 yrs |
| Nissan Juke | 79.3% | 3,002,435 | 49,593 mi | 16 yrs |
| Volkswagen Polo R-line TSI | 96.9% | 426 | 32,911 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Nissan Micra (71.4% pass rate) and the Nissan Qashqai (77.3% pass rate), the Nissan Pulsar N-tec DCI outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Nissan Pulsar N-tec DCI has an overall MOT pass rate of 83.0% across 782 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical Nissan Pulsar N-tec DCI owner drives around 8,463 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.