Nissan Almera vs Nissan Leaf e + n-connecta: 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 Leaf e + n-connecta
90%
MOT pass rate · 3,136 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Nissan Leaf e + n-connecta is the more reliable of the two — 90% pass first time versus 71%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Nissan Almera | Nissan Leaf e + n-connecta |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 71% | 90% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 29% | 10% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 | 0.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 5% |
| Average mileage | 102,483 mi | 33,803 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 231,582 | 3,136 |
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 Leaf e + n-connecta
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Nissan Leaf e + n-connecta is the more reliable of the two — 90% 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.