Nissan 3dr vs Nissan Almera: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Nissan 3dr
60%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Nissan Almera
71%
MOT pass rate · 231,582 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Nissan 3dr (60%) 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 3dr | Nissan Almera |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 60% | 71% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 40% | 29% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 105,311 mi | 102,483 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 231,582 |
Most common faults
Nissan 3dr
- nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
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 3dr (60%) and Nissan Almera (71%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.