Nissan Almera vs Nissan Nv300: 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 Nv300
78%
MOT pass rate · 3,366 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Nissan Nv300 is the more reliable of the two — 78% pass first time versus 71%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Nissan Almera | Nissan Nv300 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 71% | 78% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 29% | 22% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 | 1.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 4% |
| Average mileage | 102,483 mi | 78,963 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 231,582 | 3,366 |
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 Nv300
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Nissan Nv300 is the more reliable of the two — 78% 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.