2001 · 23 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2001 Nissan Almera MOT pass rate and common faults

667 MOT tests in 2024. 56.7% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time56.7%
Failed or needed repairs43.3%
Typical mileage at test77,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 667 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength7.0%
  2. Stop lamp: not working5.8%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.6%
  4. Position lamp: not working3.0%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.7%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.7%
  7. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour2.5%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.5%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics32.4%
  2. Brakes13.5%
  3. Suspension13.0%
  4. Body & chassis10.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks6.9%
  6. Tyres6.3%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.8%
  8. Steering3.6%

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 structure14.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.2%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.3%
  4. Registration plates: inscription illegible11.1%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength10.2%

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: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. 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 2001 Nissan Almera?

In 2024, 56.7% of 2001 Nissan Almera cars passed their MOT first time, across 667 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Nissan Almera?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; stop lamp: not working; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2001 Nissan Almera reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).