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J438 TNF

1992 Nissan Pulsar

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

124,704 mi
Last recorded124,704 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 1992 Nissan Pulsar97,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ438 TNF
MakeNissan
ModelPulsar
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2014 124,704 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

chassis rails damaged

nearside rear number plate light slightly dim

nearside rear wheel arch correded

slight oil leak

vehicle emits blue smoke from rear exhaust pipe

Pass 26 Jul 2013 123,556 miles

damage to both front chassis rails

nearside front floor/outer sill corroded

nearside washer weak

Fail 19 Jul 2013 123,522 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

damage to both front chassis rails

nearside front floor/outer sill corroded

nearside washer weak

Pass 19 Jul 2012 120,681 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front chassis rails damaged

condition of auxilary belts

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

nearside steering rack boot twisted

offside front brake hose touches steering arm on lock

offside front tyre worn inner edge

rear exhaust clamp deteriated

Fail 14 Jul 2012 120,659 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front chassis rails damaged

condition of auxilary belts

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

nearside steering rack boot twisted

offside front brake hose touches steering arm on lock

offside front tyre worn inner edge

rear exhaust clamp deteriated

Pass 15 Jul 2011 117,920 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 117,908 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion and damage to both front chassis rails

offside front cv boot deteriated

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2010 114,517 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both front chassis rails damaged

cluth thrust bearing noisy

offside front brake pipe coverd in grease

Fail 20 Jul 2010 114,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

both front chassis rails damaged

cluth thrust bearing noisy

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front brake pipe coverd in grease

Pass 31 Jul 2009 110,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside inner cv boot insecure

Pass 5 Feb 2007 105,930 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 105,905 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 103,571 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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J438 TNF is a 1992 Nissan Pulsar in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1992 Nissan Pulsar models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 97,811 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 34 years old, this Nissan Pulsar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J438 TNF is a 1992 Nissan Pulsar, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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