2016 Nissan Pulsar 1.2L Petrol · SN66 MGY
2016 Nissan Pulsar (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 34,900 miles. MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN PULSAR
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,900 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SN66 MGY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2026
- 34,900 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SN66 MGY 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 2016 Nissan Pulsar (SN66 MGY) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
SN66 MGY Mileage History
- 08/08/202327,160 mi
- 08/08/202430,835 mi+3,675 mi
- 07/08/202533,001 mi+2,166 mi
- 10/08/202634,897 mi+1,896 mi
- 12/08/202634,900 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 2,570 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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