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Nissan PULSAR - 2014

214.9 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2014 is 198.0 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Nissan PULSAR, model year 2014. Sample size: 1,353 cars, 2,827 tests and 6,074 recorded faults.
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More faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 1,353 cars

The 2014 Nissan Pulsar has a higher overall defect rate of 215 per 100 vehicles compared to the average of 194 per 100, indicating a 10.6% increase. This model shows a notable increase in defects with mileage, particularly in categories such as Brakes and Steering, where it significantly exceeds average rates. However, it performs better than average in Visibility, Lights & Electrics, and Body/Structure, with defects in these areas being considerably lower. Overall, while the Pulsar faces more issues on average, it excels in specific aspects that enhance safety and visibility.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 1,353 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 44.8% worse
134.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 92.8 / 100 tests
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
Steering
▼ 100.0% worse
23.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.9 / 100 tests
  • A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
  • A steering ball joint: worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment
  • Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: damaged or deteriorated
  • A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
  • Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
Visibility
▲ 50.6% better
8.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 17.2 / 100 tests
  • Wiper blade: defective
  • Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
  • Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
  • Obligatory mirror or device: slightly damaged or loose
Lights & Electrics
▲ 28.1% better
28.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 39.5 / 100 tests
  • Lamp: multiple light source up to a half not functioning
  • A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative: when rear registration plate has 2 or more lamps or light sources
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
  • Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
  • Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 3.8% worse
206.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 198.8 / 100 tests
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
Body/Structure
▲ 43.6% better
8.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 15.6 / 100 tests
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
  • A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
  • Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
  • A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: severely deteriorated
Equipment
▼ 22.2% worse
5.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 4.5 / 100 tests
  • A seat belt: or flexible stalk damaged
  • Audible warning:
  • A seat belt:
  • A seat belt: webbing or flexible stalk significantly stretched or weakened
  • ESC MIL indicates a system malfunction
Other
▲ 11.5% better
13.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 15.7 / 100 tests
  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
  • Emissions test unable to be completed
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
  • Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 359 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 720
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 570
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 448
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 430
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 390
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 339
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 330
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 197
A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
FAIL
Occurrences: 193
Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 128

Serious faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 330
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 197
A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
FAIL
Occurrences: 193
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 98
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 70
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 67
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 66
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 65
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 50
Parking brake inoperative on one side, or in the case of testing on the road, the vehicle deviates excessively from a straight line
FAIL
Occurrences: 39