Nissan Pulsar VIN Decoder

Enter the 17-character VIN of your Nissan Pulsar to see the factory basics. Free, with no registration.

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How to use the decoder

01

Find the VIN

Look on the dashboard, the driver's door frame or in the registration document.

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Enter it above

Type all 17 characters. The letters I, O and Q are never used in a VIN.

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Read the result

See the factory basics for free, and order a full report for the history behind the VIN.

About the Nissan Pulsar

Decode the VIN of the car Nissan Pulsar for free: the 17 characters reveal the manufacturer, the model year and the country in which the vehicle was made. In our database the car Nissan Pulsar covers 1990 - 2018. It has 3 versions in total, is offered as Hatchback, Sedan and lists power of 230 hp. From the 17 characters the decoder reads who built the vehicle, in which model year and in which country. The plant can be derived too when the manufacturer encodes it.

If you want to know about previous accidents, the real mileage, theft or earlier owners, decode the VIN first and then order a paid vehicle history report. A quick test for the model Nissan Pulsar: the 10th character encodes the model year, so it should fit the year the seller states. Also remember that I, O and Q never occur in a genuine VIN.

Nissan Pulsar versions

Versions and generations in our data. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

VersionYearsBodyPower
Nissan Pulsar (N14)1990 - 1995Hatchback94 - 230 hp
Nissan Pulsar (N15)1995 - 2000Sedan105 - 175 hp
Nissan Pulsar (C13)2014 - 2018Hatchback110 - 190 hp

Model year characters for the Nissan Pulsar

The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For the Nissan Pulsar, with model years 1990 - 2018 in our data, these are the characters to expect. The letters repeat every 30 years, so always confirm the year against the car itself.

  • 1995S
  • 1996T
  • 1997V
  • 1998W
  • 1999X
  • 2000Y
  • 20011
  • 20022
  • 20033
  • 20044
  • 20055
  • 20066
  • 20077
  • 20088
  • 20099
  • 2010A
  • 2011B
  • 2012C
  • 2013D
  • 2014E
  • 2015F
  • 2016G
  • 2017H
  • 2018J

What the VIN reveals about a Nissan Pulsar

  • The manufacturer and brand (Nissan)
  • The model year
  • The country of manufacture
  • The assembly plant, when it is coded
  • The vehicle type and body style, where the manufacturer encodes it
  • Engine and model details, where available
  • Whether the VIN structure and check digit are valid

Where to find the VIN

  • 1

    Dashboard

    On the driver's side, visible through the windshield.

  • 2

    Driver's door frame

    On a sticker on the door frame or the edge of the door.

  • 3

    Registration document

    Printed in the vehicle registration or title.

  • 4

    Engine bay or chassis

    Stamped on the firewall or the frame on many models.

Learn more about VINs

A VIN is built from six parts, and each one says something about the vehicle. Our guides explain how to read it and what it can and cannot tell you.

Before you buy a used Nissan Pulsar

  • Compare the VIN on the dashboard, the door frame and the documents. All three should match.
  • Look for signs of tampering around the VIN plate and the door frame sticker.
  • Ask for the service history and check it against the car.
  • Run a full history report to see recorded damage, mileage and theft records.

Decode your Nissan Pulsar VIN for free

Enter the 17-character VIN and see the factory basics in seconds.

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Frequently asked questions

In which years was the Nissan Pulsar built?

Our data lists model years 1990 - 2018 across 3 versions of the Nissan Pulsar. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

Which VIN character shows the model year of a Nissan Pulsar?

It is the 10th character. For the Nissan Pulsar the characters to expect are S (1995), T (1996), V (1997), W (1998), X (1999), Y (2000), 1 (2001), 2 (2002), 3 (2003), 4 (2004), 5 (2005), 6 (2006), 7 (2007), 8 (2008), 9 (2009), A (2010), B (2011), C (2012), D (2013), E (2014), F (2015), G (2016), H (2017), J (2018).

How many versions of the Nissan Pulsar are in your data?

3 versions, in 2 body styles, with power up to 230 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

On the model Nissan Pulsar, where is the 17-character VIN printed?

It is shown on the dashboard under the windshield, on a plate or sticker at the driver door frame and in the registration papers of the vehicle.

Is the free decoder enough to judge a used car Nissan Pulsar?

It confirms the basic identity of the car, such as maker, model year and country. It says nothing about damage, mileage, theft or owners, so for those you would need a paid vehicle history report.

Is it really free to check the VIN of the car Nissan Pulsar?

Yes, the decoding itself costs nothing and works without signing up. Only the separate vehicle history reports are paid.