2016 Nissan Pulsar 1.5L Diesel · SL66 EOE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its most recent test on 16 July 2026 at 46,206 miles, it failed just one day prior due to a fractured offside front coil spring and multiple tyre defects. The persistence of corroded rear brake pipes covered in grease, which appeared in every test from 2019 through to 2026, indicates a recurring issue that has not been properly addressed despite multiple inspections. The mileage profile is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,600 miles per year. This low usage is evident in the jump from 39,551 miles in July 2024 to 43,645 miles in August 2025. However, the low mileage appears to correlate with accelerated degradation of rubber and metal components. The record shows frequent pitting on brake discs and thinning tyres, which suggests the car may sit for long periods, leading to age-related corrosion and tyre dry rot rather than mileage-based wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the rear braking system to ensure the corrosion on the brake pipes has been replaced rather than merely cleaned over. The presence of grease on these pipes is often an attempt to hide structural decay or fluid leaks, which warrants close scrutiny. Furthermore, given the recent failure of the coil spring and previous reports of worn rear wishbone bushes in 2019, the entire suspension geometry should be checked for play, uneven wear, or perished bushings. The recurring pattern of tyres reaching the legal limit suggests the owner only replaces consumables when forced by an MOT failure, necessitating a physical check of all remaining rubber components.