Nissan 182sx vs Nissan Almera: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Nissan 182sx
100%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Nissan Almera
71%
MOT pass rate · 231,582 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Nissan 182sx (100%) and Nissan Almera (71%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Nissan 182sx | Nissan Almera |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 100% ✓ | 71% |
| MOT failure rate | 0% ✓ | 29% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 9.0 | 1.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 14,770 mi | 102,483 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 231,582 |
Most common faults
Nissan 182sx
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt badly cracked (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nissan Almera
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Nissan 182sx (100%) and Nissan Almera (71%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Nissan 182sx report Full Nissan Almera report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.