Nissan Pulsar (1992)
1992 Nissan Pulsar
CarHunch analysed 167 real MOT records for the 1992 Nissan Pulsar. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1992 Nissan Pulsar has a first-time pass rate of 73.7%, which sits noticeably below the UK average of 80%—a clear signal that these thirty-year-old cars are increasingly unreliable and will likely need work to pass their next MOT. With 16.8% of vehicles having recorded dangerous defects, there's a material safety concern that rules out this car for risk-averse buyers.
At nearly 99,000 miles on average, these Pulsars have covered reasonable mileage for their age, but the 2.0 failures per vehicle and nearly 7 advisories suggest wear is catching up across multiple systems. If you're considering one, budget for brake and suspension work before purchase, and have a trusted mechanic inspect it thoroughly—at this age and condition, buying sight-unseen would be genuinely unwise.
What to check before buying a 1992 Nissan Pulsar
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 1992 Nissan Pulsar vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1992 Nissan Pulsar vehicles fall between 78,287 and 116,174 miles.
1992 Nissan Pulsar — Still on the Road
21 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 57% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1992 Nissan Pulsar
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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27.2%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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22.7%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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22.4%
Exhaust noisy
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18.8%
Horn not working
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17.3%
Offside Rear fog lamp not working
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16%
Oil leak
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15.3%
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
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14.1%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1992. Counts include advisories and failures.
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