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Nissan Almera SX Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Nissan Almera SX reliable? We analysed 451 real MOT tests across 114 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 451 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
74.3%
Typical Mileage
87,845mi
Annual Mileage
3,578mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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.

Low usage
2,010 mi/yr
Typical
3,578 mi/yr
Average
4,701 mi/yr
Heavy usage
6,084 mi/yr

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.

Median
87,845 mi
75th Percentile
104,460 mi
95th Percentile
133,462 mi
Max Recorded
173,614 mi

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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Should 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.

Nissan Almera SX — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Nissan Almera SX reliable?
Based on 451 MOT tests, the Nissan Almera SX has a 74.3% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Nissan Almera SX?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Nissan Almera SX do per year?
The typical Nissan Almera SX does around 3,578 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Nissan Almera SX last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Nissan Almera SX?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.