Nissan Almera Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Nissan Almera car check
Is the Nissan Almera reliable? We analysed 2,976,239 real MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles to find out.
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The Nissan Almera is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and brake pipe excessively corroded. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Nissan Almera.
Nissan Almera Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Nissan Almera. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Nissan Almera MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Nissan Almera to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Nissan Almera Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Nissan Almera fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Nissan Almera Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Nissan Almera owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Nissan Almera MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Nissan Almera year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 57 | 73.7% | 31,214 | 48,276 | 66,222 |
| 2007 | 1,013 | 72.1% | 35,127 | 59,786 | 93,883 |
| 2006 | 73,623 | 74.9% | 37,584 | 58,736 | 82,910 |
| 2005 | 368,332 | 73.7% | 37,645 | 58,958 | 83,223 |
| 2004 | 401,525 | 74.2% | 38,274 | 59,550 | 83,945 |
| 2003 | 422,879 | 73.4% | 39,115 | 59,774 | 83,546 |
| 2002 | 465,929 | 71.5% | 43,893 | 64,387 | 87,787 |
| 2001 | 386,195 | 70.7% | 48,276 | 67,546 | 89,657 |
| 2000 | 214,499 | 68.9% | 51,276 | 70,099 | 91,186 |
| 1999 | 190,278 | 67.7% | 55,668 | 74,791 | 96,245 |
| 1998 | 182,529 | 67.0% | 60,923 | 80,168 | 101,236 |
| 1997 | 136,040 | 65.7% | 66,466 | 85,577 | 106,224 |
| 1996 | 114,066 | 63.9% | 68,630 | 87,906 | 108,064 |
| 1995 | 18,319 | 62.2% | 72,286 | 91,498 | 111,406 |
| 1971 | 68 | 61.8% | 48,027 | 83,460 | 102,943 |
How Long Does a Nissan Almera Last?
Based on 231,560 Nissan Almera vehicles on UK roads.
Nissan Almera Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Nissan Almera MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Nissan Almera
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
74.9% MOT pass rate from 73,623 tests
61.8% MOT pass rate from 68 tests
The best year to buy a used Nissan Almera is 2006, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 74.9% across 73,623 tests. The 1971 model year has the lowest pass rate at 61.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Nissan Almera Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Almera THIS CAR | 71.1% | 2,976,239 | 67,265 mi | 30 yrs |
| Nissan Micra | 71.4% | 10,566,512 | 55,214 mi | 37 yrs |
| Nissan Qashqai | 77.3% | 6,506,323 | 59,398 mi | 19 yrs |
| Nissan Juke | 79.3% | 3,002,435 | 49,593 mi | 16 yrs |
| Mercedes-benz Vito | 71.2% | 2,011,702 | 109,989 mi | 29 yrs |
Compared to the Nissan Micra (71.4% pass rate) and the Nissan Qashqai (77.3% pass rate), the Nissan Almera trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Nissan Almera has an overall MOT pass rate of 71.1% across 2,976,239 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Nissan Almera are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (141,538 recorded failures), windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (88,997), and brake pipe excessively corroded (84,584). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Nissan Almera owner drives around 5,550 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Nissan Almera models stay on UK roads for around 30 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.