2016 Nissan Pulsar 1.2L Petrol · X80 BCG
2016 Nissan Pulsar (1.2L, petrol). First registered 29 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 27,688 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN PULSAR
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 27,688 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X80 BCG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 27,688 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X80 BCG 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 (X80 BCG) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 July 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: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged side wall scuffed and show cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
X80 BCG Mileage History
- 27/07/202322,432 mi
- 25/07/202423,964 mi+1,532 mi
- 22/07/202525,338 mi+1,374 mi
- 07/07/202627,688 mi+2,350 mi
- 07/07/202627,688 mi
Average of roughly 1,784 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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