2015 Nissan Pulsar 1.2L Petrol · SN15 VVC

The vehicle presents a worsening maintenance trend characterized by reactive rather than proactive care. While the car passed its most recent MOT in December 2024 at 124,610 miles, the preceding failure on the same day reveals significant mechanical neglect. The tester identified fractured rear coil springs on both sides, an excessively worn offside front lower suspension arm ball joint, and play in the steering rack inner joints. These failures indicate that critical suspension components were only addressed after reaching a point of safety failure rather than being replaced during scheduled intervals. At 124,610 miles over 11 years, the Pulsar averages approximately 11,300 miles per annum, which aligns with typical national averages for its age. The data shows consistent usage, with roughly 9,000 miles covered between most annual tests. The 23,000-mile gap between the 2021 test at 76,601 miles and the 2022 test at 99,694 miles shows a steady workload that has placed consistent strain on the braking and suspension systems. A buyer must inspect the steering and suspension assembly thoroughly to ensure the recurring issues have been properly rectified. The history shows persistent steering rack play and worn ball joints, which can compromise handling geometry if not fully replaced with high-quality parts. Furthermore, the braking system shows a chronic pattern of neglect, with thin pads and pitted discs flagged repeatedly across 2022, 2023, and 2024. The pitting on the discs noted in the 2024 pass suggests that while the pads were replaced, the rotors themselves may suffer from surface corrosion or thinning, leading to poor braking performance and accelerated pad wear.