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H296 XWW

2004 Nissan Pulsar

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,319 mi
Last recorded140,319 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Nissan Pulsar95,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH296 XWW
MakeNissan
ModelPulsar
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 140,319 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 138,605 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 136,781 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2022 134,572 miles

Nearside Rear arch corroded

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 133,015 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CLIP (6.1.7 (g) (i))

UNDERNEATH RUST STARTING

Pass 15 Jul 2020 130,813 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 127,728 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 127,722 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 125,535 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 122,965 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 122,961 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis (6.1.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Vehicle heavily under sealed underneath

Pass 27 Jun 2016 119,982 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 119,980 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front/centre joint (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not tested (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Aim not tested (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 115,702 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 112,083 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 163,425 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 163,425 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 May 2008 161,491 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2008 161,491 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2007 157,113 miles

front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

surface rust on brake discs

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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H296 XWW is a 2004 Nissan Pulsar in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Pulsar models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 95,082 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 22 years old, this Nissan Pulsar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H296 XWW is a 2004 Nissan Pulsar, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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