Is the Nissan Pulsar ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 21,418 MOT tests, around 85% of Nissan Pulsars still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 0% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 15%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 69% petrol, 31% diesel. Every petrol Pulsar in the data (2014 onwards) is likely to be compliant. Every diesel Pulsar in the data (2014 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 85%
- Likely charged
- 0%
- Depends on the car
- 15%
- MOT tests analysed
- 21,418
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Year and fuel type are a guide. Enter the registration to check that car's own record.
Pulsar ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Pulsars of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Likely compliant1,818 tested | Likely compliant204 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant3,320 tested | Likely compliant830 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant3,896 tested | Likely compliant2,332 tested |
| 2015 | Likely compliant5,006 tested | Check exact car2,597 tested |
| 2014 | Likely compliant734 tested | Check exact car602 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Pulsar
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Petrol (69% of Pulsars tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Diesel (31% of Pulsars tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
Pulsars from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (15% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Nissan can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Pulsars fare at the MOT too: see the Nissan Pulsar MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Nissan Pulsar for London: what the MOT data shows
The Nissan Pulsars in this data were first registered between 2014 and 2018. 2015 was the most common year, with 7,603 tests (36% of the total), and half were registered in 2016 or later.
Every Pulsar in the data is from a year likely to comply, so age and condition matter more than ULEZ when choosing one. The newest (2018) passed first time 87% of the time at 32,488 miles on average, and the oldest (2014) passed 65% at 65,122 miles.
On a budget, the oldest diesel Pulsars likely to comply are from 2016. 2,332 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 77% of the time and averaged 51,200 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Pulsar's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were suspension: "ball joint excessively worn" (4.8% of tests) and "fractured or broken" (3.9%); brakes: "less than 1.5 mm thick" (3.2%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 16.9% of tests.
Overall, 76% of Pulsars passed first time, noticeably above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 51,411 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Nissan models
About this data
Based on 21,418 first MOT tests of the Nissan Pulsar carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 21,418 MOT tests say about the Nissan Pulsar and London's ULEZ.
Is the Nissan Pulsar ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 85% of Pulsars on the road are likely compliant and 0% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol Pulsar years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Pulsars first registered from 2014 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Pulsar ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015.
How can I check if a specific Pulsar is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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