2017 Nissan Pulsar 1.2L Petrol · PF17 CNZ
2017 Nissan Pulsar (1.2L, petrol). First registered 19 May 2017. Recorded mileage 65,847 miles. MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN PULSAR
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,847 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PF17 CNZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 65,847 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PF17 CNZ 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 (PF17 CNZ) between August 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 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: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear backbox (6.1.2 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
PF17 CNZ Mileage History
- 12/08/202456,537 mi
- 17/07/202562,417 mi+5,880 mi
- 24/07/202562,417 mi
- 20/02/202665,846 mi+3,429 mi
- 24/02/202665,847 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,064 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Nissan Nissan Pulsar (C13)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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