Nissan Almera
MOT data from 23,973 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 71.6%. Average mileage at test: 89,176 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 1,184 |
| 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 | 1,018 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 791 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 761 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 742 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated | 661 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 631 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 627 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 585 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 553 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 23,465 | 71.7% |
| Diesel | 505 | 69.5% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 132 | 61.4% | |
| Top failures: 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, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 1997 | 292 | 66.8% | |
| Top failures: 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, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | |||
| 1998 | 379 | 73.1% | |
| Top failures: 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 | |||
| 1999 | 464 | 65.9% | |
| Top failures: 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, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2000 | 440 | 72.3% | |
| Top failures: 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, exhaust system leaking or insecure, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | |||
| 2001 | 1,130 | 72.6% | |
| Top failures: 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, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated | |||
| 2002 | 2,727 | 70.9% | |
| Top failures: 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, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, exhaust system leaking or insecure | |||
| 2003 | 3,269 | 71.9% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, exhaust system leaking or insecure | |||
| 2004 | 5,650 | 73% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2005 | 7,200 | 71.3% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | |||
| 2006 | 2,231 | 71.6% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
65,194 mi
Median
84,439 mi
75th percentile
108,902 mi
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