2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Nissan Almera MOT pass rate and common faults

1,286 MOT tests in 2024. 55.8% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time55.8%
Failed or needed repairs44.2%
Typical mileage at test85,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,286 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.8%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.1%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.0%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.4%
  5. Stop lamp: not working3.4%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.4%
  7. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault3.0%
  8. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.0%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    44 marked dangerous
  10. Position lamp: not working2.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics35.1%
  2. Brakes29.6%
  3. Suspension12.5%
  4. Body & chassis8.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks8.1%
  6. Tyres8.1%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.5%
  8. Steering6.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.1%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding11.3%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: service brake performance: excessively binding. 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 2006 Nissan Almera?

In 2024, 55.8% of 2006 Nissan Almera cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,286 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Nissan Almera?

The most common failure reasons were service brake performance: excessively binding; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Nissan Almera reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).