2017 Nissan Pulsar 1.6L Petrol · RK17 WBU
2017 Nissan Pulsar (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2017. Recorded mileage 21,824 miles. MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN PULSAR
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 21,824 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK17 WBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
- 21,824 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK17 WBU 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 (RK17 WBU) between September 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 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: Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
RK17 WBU Mileage History
- 12/09/202420,021 mi
- 16/09/202420,145 mi+124 mi
- 18/08/202520,858 mi+713 mi
- 17/08/202621,798 mi+940 mi
- 19/08/202621,824 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 933 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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