Official DVLA Record

1997 Nissan Pulsar 1.6L Petrol · R946 NDS

R946 NDS

1997 Nissan Pulsar (1.6L, petrol). First registered 09/11/1997. Recorded mileage 158,548 km. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
NISSAN PULSAR
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 07/06/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Odometer
158,548 km
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 07/06/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
1590cc

R946 NDS Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 31/05/2025
  • 158,548 km recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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R946 NDS Odometer History

  1. 08/03/2022148,357 km
  2. 10/03/2022148,357 km
  3. 11/05/2023159,592 km+11,235 km
  4. 08/06/2024156,167 km-3,425 km
  5. 31/05/2025158,548 km+2,381 km

Average of roughly 3,155 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

R946 NDS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Nissan Pulsar (R946 NDS) between March 2022 and May 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 31 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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