2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Nissan Almera MOT pass rate and common faults

262 MOT tests in 2024. 57.6% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time57.6%
Failed or needed repairs42.4%
Typical mileage at test75,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 262 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working5.7%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.3%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.0%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.8%
  5. Stop lamp: not working3.8%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.4%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.4%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.4%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    8 marked dangerous
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics29.4%
  2. Brakes22.1%
  3. Body & chassis14.9%
  4. Emissions & leaks9.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.5%
  6. Suspension8.8%
  7. Tyres5.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags4.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure18.7%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.7%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength13.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2000 Nissan Almera?

In 2024, 57.6% of 2000 Nissan Almera cars passed their MOT first time, across 262 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Nissan Almera?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2000 Nissan Almera reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).