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

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72.3%

Avg Pass Rate

-8.9%

vs Nissan Avg

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Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Nissan Altima — MOT Reliability Overview

The Nissan Altima has an average MOT pass rate of 72.3%, which is 8.9 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 Altima on the road.

Before buying a used Nissan Altima, 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 Altima performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 65 vehicles

72.3%Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Mileage at 5yr

107k mi

Other Nissan Models

Compare MOT reliability across Nissan models.

Nissan Skyline

92.4% pass rate

Nissan Patrol

74.5% pass rate

Nissan Vanette

41.8% pass rate

Nissan Qashqai (j10 )

93.3% pass rate

Nissan Serena

69.7% pass rate

Nissan Qashqai Tekna Dig-t Mhev

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 Altima

Nissan Altima — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Nissan Altima MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Nissan Altima?
The average MOT pass rate for the Nissan Altima is 72.3% 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 Altima?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Nissan Altima reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 72.3%, the Nissan Altima is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Nissan Altima?
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 Altima?
Typical mileage for the Nissan Altima: 107,283 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Altima to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your Nissan Altima's MOT History

Enter the registration number for the full MOT history — free and instant.

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