Nissan Almera vs Nissan Cabstar lwb diesel: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Nissan Almera
71%
MOT pass rate · 231,582 vehicles
Nissan Cabstar lwb diesel
59%
MOT pass rate · 2,839 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Nissan Almera (71%) and Nissan Cabstar lwb diesel (59%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Nissan Almera | Nissan Cabstar lwb diesel |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 71% ✓ | 59% |
| MOT failure rate | 29% ✓ | 41% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 102,483 mi | 115,617 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 231,582 | 2,839 |
Most common faults
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)
Nissan Cabstar lwb diesel
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Nissan Almera (71%) and Nissan Cabstar lwb diesel (59%) 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.