2015 Nissan Pulsar 1.2L Petrol · DC65 XNL
2015 Nissan Pulsar (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2015. Recorded mileage 88,502 miles. MOT valid until 08 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN PULSAR
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,502 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DC65 XNL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2026
- 88,502 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DC65 XNL 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 2015 Nissan Pulsar (DC65 XNL) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also bald on inner edg”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also Bald on Inner Edge”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
DC65 XNL Mileage History
- 30/09/202471,311 mi
- 19/09/202580,638 mi+9,327 mi
- 19/09/202580,640 mi+2 mi
- 23/09/202688,492 mi+7,852 mi
- 24/09/202688,502 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 8,675 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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