Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2014–2018 Nissan Pulsar 1.2 Petrol Manual. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
Rattle for a few seconds after startup, rough running, hesitation, engine light, or a metallic noise that gets worse as revs rise.
Start it from cold, let it idle, then drive gently through the lower rev range and lift off a few times.
£1,800
Shaking at idle, jerking when accelerating, flashing or steady engine light, poor pickup and a fuel smell from the exhaust.
Drive at low speed in a higher gear, then accelerate smoothly from about 1,500 to 3,000rpm.
£650
Knocking from the suspension, one corner sitting lower, or a harsher feel over bumps.
Drive over speed humps and broken surfaces at low speed, then park on level ground and step back from the front corners.
£420
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2014–2018 Nissan Pulsar 1.2 Petrol Manual, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.
The problem cards above list the model-level checks for this guide. Read them as priorities for inspection and paperwork review, not proof that every example will have those faults.
Look for evidence, not just assurances: MOT advisories, service history, repair invoices, warning lights, fluid leaks, tyre and brake condition, and how the car behaves on a proper test drive. And of course, look at your personalised Should I Buy This Car? report, outlining a full list of common issues in detail, a personalised road test, a plain-English explanation and a MotorIQ score.
The guide above gives you the model-level pattern. A personalised MotorIQ report checks the registration-specific record and turns it into an ownership view before you commit.
Or enter the vehicle manually