2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 Nissan Almera MOT pass rate and common faults

1,656 MOT tests in 2024. 53.1% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time53.1%
Failed or needed repairs46.9%
Typical mileage at test84,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,656 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.2%
  2. Position lamp: not working4.8%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.3%
  4. Stop lamp: not working4.2%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.9%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.1%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    71 marked dangerous
  8. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.0%
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.8%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics35.4%
  2. Brakes19.2%
  3. Suspension16.9%
  4. Body & chassis11.9%
  5. Tyres8.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks7.9%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.9%
  8. Steering6.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.8%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.1%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength10.0%

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 2002 Nissan Almera?

In 2024, 53.1% of 2002 Nissan Almera cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,656 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Nissan Almera?

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

Is the 2002 Nissan Almera reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).