2016 Nissan Pulsar 1.5L Diesel · SO16 BVU
2016 Nissan Pulsar (1.5L, diesel). First registered 14 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 77,413 miles. MOT valid until 04 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN PULSAR
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,413 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO16 BVU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2026
- 77,413 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
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SO16 BVU 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 (SO16 BVU) between July 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 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: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ON OUTER SIDEWALL. (5.2.3 (d) ”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
SO16 BVU Mileage History
- 12/07/202468,468 mi
- 11/06/202574,299 mi+5,831 mi
- 12/06/202574,299 mi
- 02/02/202677,413 mi+3,114 mi
- 05/02/202677,413 mi
Average of roughly 5,704 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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