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AY16 VUW

2016 Nissan Pulsar

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,723 mi
Last recorded59,723 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Nissan Pulsar41,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 VUW
MakeNissan
ModelPulsar
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 59,723 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 59,063 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 58,637 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 54,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 48,431 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion to all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 42,833 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 42,833 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2019 32,616 miles

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How Reliable is the Nissan Pulsar?

Based on 197,697 MOT tests across 22,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
5,884
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
22,716
On UK Roads
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AY16 VUW is a 2016 Nissan Pulsar in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Nissan Pulsar models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 41,677 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Nissan Pulsar typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 10 years old, this Nissan Pulsar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY16 VUW registered?

AY16 VUW is a 2016 Nissan Pulsar, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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