Nissan Almera vs Nissan Fair lady: 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 Fair lady
71%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Nissan Almera (71%) and Nissan Fair lady (71%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Nissan Almera | Nissan Fair lady |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 71% | 71% |
| MOT failure rate | 29% | 29% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 | 1.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 102,483 mi | 69,495 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 231,582 | 2 |
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 Fair lady
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Nissan Almera (71%) and Nissan Fair lady (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.