Nissan Almera vs Nissan Laurel: 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 Laurel
73%
MOT pass rate · 501 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Nissan Laurel is the more reliable of the two — 73% pass first time versus 71%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Nissan Almera | Nissan Laurel |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 71% | 73% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 29% | 27% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 1% |
| Average mileage | 102,483 mi | 113,288 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 231,582 | 501 |
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 Laurel
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Nissan Laurel is the more reliable of the two — 73% pass first time versus 71%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.