2017 Nissan Pulsar 1.5L Diesel · D2 NMB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive approach to repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent test in October 2025 at 80,452 miles identified an advisory for an offside front suspension arm ball joint with slight play. While the car passed, this indication of mechanical wear suggests that suspension components are beginning to degrade. This follows a pattern where faults are only addressed once they reach a point of failure or near-failure status. The mileage accumulation is consistent with typical annual usage for this age, averaging approximately 9,000 miles per annum. Between the October 2022 test at 50,374 miles and the October 2024 test at 71,252 miles, the vehicle covered 20,878 miles. This steady usage suggests the car has not sat for long periods, though the gap between the 2022 failure and the 2023 pass highlights that basic consumable checks were not being strictly monitored between annual testing intervals. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension to determine if the flagged ball joint has been replaced and if the tracking has been corrected as previously advised. The history shows a recurring issue with tyre management, with structural failures noted in 2022 and edge wear on the rear tyres in 2024. This pattern points to potential alignment issues or neglect of tyre pressures. Additionally, the state of the front brake pads should be verified, as the record shows them wearing thin in 2022 and no subsequent data confirms a full replacement in the following years.