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J849 XAN

2002 Nissan Pulsar

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

219,059 mi
Last recorded219,059 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Nissan Pulsar88,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ849 XAN
MakeNissan
ModelPulsar
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 219,059 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 213,846 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 209,945 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 205,751 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 199,968 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 199,937 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 197,392 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 192,300 miles

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 15 Nov 2013 77,912 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 77,669 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 77,669 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 77,627 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

offside rear disc slightly corroded outer face

Fail 19 Aug 2011 77,627 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

offside rear disc slightly corroded outer face

Pass 20 Aug 2010 77,617 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 77,617 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 77,617 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2007 74,575 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 69,741 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Vehicle underside becoming rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2006 69,741 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle underside becoming rusty

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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J849 XAN is a 2002 Nissan Pulsar in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Pulsar models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 88,946 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 24 years old, this Nissan Pulsar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J849 XAN registered?

J849 XAN is a 2002 Nissan Pulsar, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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