2016 Nissan Pulsar 1.2L Petrol · NC16 AHX
2016 Nissan Pulsar (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 65,327 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN PULSAR
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,327 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NC16 AHX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 65,327 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NC16 AHX 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 (NC16 AHX) between April 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
NC16 AHX Mileage History
- 04/04/202351,803 mi
- 28/03/202456,353 mi+4,550 mi
- 27/03/202560,665 mi+4,312 mi
- 31/03/202665,327 mi+4,662 mi
- 31/03/202665,327 mi
Average of roughly 4,523 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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