Nissan Almera vs Nissan Elarand: 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 Elarand
61%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Nissan Almera (71%) and Nissan Elarand (61%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Nissan Almera | Nissan Elarand |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 71% ✓ | 61% |
| MOT failure rate | 29% ✓ | 39% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 ✓ | 3.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 1% |
| Average mileage | 102,483 mi | 180,320 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 231,582 | 1 |
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 Elarand
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Nissan Almera (71%) and Nissan Elarand (61%) 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.