Nissan Almera MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Nissan Almera. Check any Almera by registration number below.

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79.0%

Avg Pass Rate

-2.1%

vs Nissan Avg

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Nissan Almera — MOT Reliability Overview

The Nissan Almera has an average MOT pass rate of 79.0%, which is 2.1 percentage points below the Nissan brand average of 81.2%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Almera on the road.

The most common reasons a Nissan Almera fails its MOT are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded. If you are preparing your Almera for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Nissan Almera, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Nissan Almera performs at MOT across different model years.

2008

Based on 155 vehicles

90.3%Excellent

Nissan average: 81.2%

Mileage at 3yr

139k mi

Mileage at 5yr

160k mi

2007

Based on 532 vehicles

93.8%Excellent

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

26.7%

Mileage at 5yr

109k mi

Mileage at 10yr

117k mi

2006

Based on 3,365 vehicles

64.4%Below Average

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

8.4%

Retest Rate

30.5%

2005

Based on 11,922 vehicles

64.0%Below Average

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

8.7%

Retest Rate

30.8%

2004

Based on 9,490 vehicles

65.9%Average

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

7.7%

Retest Rate

28.4%

2003

Based on 5,336 vehicles

65.2%Average

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

7.3%

Retest Rate

28.4%

2002

Based on 4,551 vehicles

64.3%Below Average

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

7.9%

Retest Rate

28.8%

2001

Based on 1,870 vehicles

67.3%Average

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

5.5%

Retest Rate

27.4%

2000

Based on 6,817 vehicles

89.5%Excellent

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

6.1%

Retest Rate

31.0%

Mileage at 10yr

131k mi

1999

Based on 6,325 vehicles

90.6%Excellent

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

3.5%

Retest Rate

27.3%

Mileage at 10yr

126k mi

1998

Based on 4,777 vehicles

88.6%Excellent

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

2.7%

Retest Rate

23.7%

Mileage at 10yr

129k mi

1997

Based on 5,550 vehicles

89.7%Excellent

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

2.6%

Retest Rate

40.1%

1996

Based on 2,139 vehicles

87.2%Excellent

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

6.1%

Retest Rate

31.8%

1995

Based on 1,058 vehicles

88.1%Excellent

Nissan average: 81.2%

1994

Based on 121 vehicles

82.6%Good

Nissan average: 81.2%

0

Based on 23,447 vehicles

73.0%Average

Nissan average: 81.2%

Mileage at 5yr

88k mi

Top MOT Failures — Nissan Almera

The most common reasons a Nissan Almera fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

10.5%

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

5.2%

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded

3.5%

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

3.2%

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

3.2%

Nissan Almera Common Faults & Repair Costs

Other Nissan Models

Compare MOT reliability across Nissan models.

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92.4% pass rate

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74.5% pass rate

Nissan Vanette

41.8% pass rate

Nissan Qashqai (j10 )

93.3% pass rate

Nissan Serena

69.7% pass rate

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96.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Nissan Almera

Nissan Almera — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Nissan Almera MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Nissan Almera?

The average MOT pass rate for the Nissan Almera is 79.0% compared to the Nissan average of 81.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Nissan Almera?

The most common MOT failures on the Nissan Almera are: The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (10.5%), A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (5.2%), Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded (3.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Nissan Almera reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 79.0%, the Nissan Almera is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Nissan Almera?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Nissan Almera?

Typical mileage for the Nissan Almera: 139,341 miles at 3 years, 160,242 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Almera to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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