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AY16 VUX

2016 Nissan Pulsar

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,722 mi
Last recorded157,722 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Nissan Pulsar41,677 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 157,722 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 135,059 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 135,059 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 May 2023 101,580 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 77,288 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 77,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 73,084 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 69,988 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 69,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2019 50,513 miles

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 VUX is a 2016 Nissan Pulsar in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VUX registered?

AY16 VUX is a 2016 Nissan Pulsar, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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