2015 Nissan Pulsar 1.6L Petrol · YP65 BVY

The 2015 Nissan Pulsar presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent test on 22 May 2026 at 86,781 miles returned a clean pass with zero defects, which is a positive outcome. That result, however, followed a failure just one day earlier on 21 May 2026 at 86,777 miles that flagged a fractured offside rear coil spring, binding offside rear brake, worn rear brake discs, play in the steering rack inner joint, and headlamp aim issues. The car effectively went through significant corrective work within 24 hours. Whether that work was genuinely completed or whether the retest exploited inspection tolerances is impossible to verify from the record alone. The broader trend is not stable. Failures in 2024 and 2026 both involved suspension and braking components, suggesting these systems have received intermittent rather than consistent attention. The mileage accumulation of roughly 7,889 miles per year over eleven years sits within a normal range for a family hatchback. The jump from 74,285 miles in May 2025 to 86,781 miles in May 2026 represents approximately 12,496 miles in a single year, which is notably higher than the annual average and suggests a period of heavier use or motorway commuting. The record itself is reasonably well documented with consecutive annual tests, though the gap between 2024 and 2025 is unremarkable and no suspicious mileage reversals are present. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the rear suspension and braking system. The fractured offside rear coil spring and binding rear brake flagged in May 2026 are structural and safety-critical items. Even though the retest passed, the nearside rear coil spring and both rear dampers should be checked for leaks, sag, or uneven ride height. The rear brake discs were worn and pitted, and the rear caliper was binding, so the buyer should verify that the rear braking hardware has been genuinely replaced rather than merely adjusted. The play flagged in the steering rack inner joint on the offside warrants a close check of the rack boots and inner tie rods for wear or contamination. Both headlamp aim beams were too low, which may indicate damaged adjusters, impact damage to the headlamp housing, or simply neglected setup after bulb replacement. The front suspension arm bushes were worn in the 2024 test, so any clunking over rough surfaces or vague steering feel during a test drive should be treated as a red flag. The slight corrosion noted on both rear brake hoses in 2025 also merits a visual check, as corroded ferrules can lead to hose failure under pressure.