2016 Nissan Pulsar 1.2L Petrol · CE16 DHC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT in September 2025 at 85,632 miles with no recorded defects. However, the maintenance history reveals a reactive approach to repairs rather than proactive upkeep. While the most recent test suggests the immediate issues have been addressed, the trend of recurring failures in 2019 and 2024 indicates that the owner often only addressed mechanical faults once they reached a legal or safety-critical threshold. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,500 miles per year. There is a significant gap in data between May 2022 (51,230 miles) and July 2023 (65,295 miles), where the car covered over 14,000 miles in fourteen months. Since then, usage has stabilised to roughly 10,000 miles per annum. This steady rate of travel suggests a standard commuting profile, which explains the consistent wear observed on rubber-based components and braking systems. A buyer should focus specifically on the persistent oil leak that has appeared in nearly every MOT record since 2019. Although the tester consistently described it as not excessive, its decade-long presence suggests a slow-forming seal or gasket failure that requires monitoring. The power steering ram seepage noted in 2019 should also be inspected for current leaks, as these seals can degrade over time. Because the offside front suspension arm ball joint failed in 2024, a physical check of the front geometry is necessary to ensure no new play has developed recently. The history also shows a recurring pattern of uneven tyre wear, particularly on the inner edges of the offside front. This points to a persistent alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that may not be fully rectified. Given the previous failures for thin brake pads and pitted discs, the buyer must inspect the current braking system to verify the remaining life of the friction material and the surface condition of the rotors to ensure they are not nearing the end of their service life.