Nissan Almera SX Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Nissan Almera SX car check
Is the Nissan Almera SX reliable? We analysed 451 real MOT tests across 114 vehicles to find out.
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The Nissan Almera SX is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Nissan Almera SX.
Nissan Almera SX Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Nissan Almera SX. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Nissan Almera SX Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Nissan Almera SX owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Nissan Almera SX Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Nissan Almera SX MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Nissan Almera SX Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Almera SX THIS CAR | 74.3% | 451 | 87,845 mi | — 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 |
| Citroen Berlingo 600TD HDI LX | 68.2% | 431 | 159,203 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Nissan Micra (71.4% pass rate) and the Nissan Qashqai (77.3% pass rate), the Nissan Almera SX sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Nissan Almera SXShould you buy a used Nissan Almera SX?
The Nissan Almera SX has an overall MOT pass rate of 74.3% across 451 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
A typical Nissan Almera SX owner drives around 3,578 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.
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.