2016 Nissan Pulsar 1.2L Petrol · CA66 GRX
2016 Nissan Pulsar (1.2L, petrol). First registered 08 Dec 2016. Recorded mileage 62,742 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN PULSAR
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,742 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CA66 GRX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 62,742 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CA66 GRX MOT History
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 2016 Nissan Pulsar (CA66 GRX) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
CA66 GRX Mileage History
- 16/10/202349,678 mi
- 17/10/202349,679 mi+1 mi
- 08/10/202456,204 mi+6,525 mi
- 14/10/202562,772 mi+6,568 mi
- 16/10/202562,742 mi-30 mi
Average of roughly 6,531 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Nissan Nissan Pulsar (C13)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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