2018 Nissan Pulsar 1.5L Diesel · WP67 XKZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive approach rather than proactive preventative care. The most recent test in January 2026 at 68,090 miles identified thinning brake pads on both front and rear axles, alongside play in the nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint. While the car passed, the recurrence of brake wear across multiple years suggests that components are only addressed once they approach a failure point or an MOT advisory threshold. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,500 miles per year. The data shows steady accumulation, with 9,000 miles covered between January 2024 and January 2025, and another 11,187 miles between January 2025 and January 2026. This regular usage suggests the car has been subjected to consistent wear rather than sitting for long periods, which typically explains the gradual degradation of rubber components and brake friction materials seen in the record. A buyer must inspect the nearside front drive shaft, as the records show a CV boot that was severely deteriorated in 2023 and subsequently split by January 2025. Although this was repaired to pass the test, the new CV boot should be checked for grease leakage to prevent joint failure. The buyer should also verify the anti-roll bar ball joint flagged in the 2026 test, as play here can cause clunking and affect handling stability. Given the history of thin brake pads and worn tyres in 2025, a thorough inspection of the brake discs and tyre alignment is necessary to ensure no immediate expenditure is required.