2017 Nissan Pulsar 1.2L Petrol · NJ17 HVB
2017 Nissan Pulsar (1.2L, petrol). First registered 08 Mar 2017. Recorded mileage 81,134 miles. MOT expired on 29 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN PULSAR
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,134 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NJ17 HVB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/05/2025
- 81,134 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NJ17 HVB 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 2017 Nissan Pulsar (NJ17 HVB) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 May 2025 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: Steering (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
NJ17 HVB Mileage History
- 08/05/202363,326 mi
- 13/05/202363,341 mi+15 mi
- 11/05/202473,303 mi+9,962 mi
- 14/05/202581,104 mi+7,801 mi
- 17/05/202581,134 mi+30 mi
Average of roughly 8,788 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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