Nissan Almera vs Nissan Pow: 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 Pow
69%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Nissan Almera (71%) and Nissan Pow (69%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Nissan Almera | Nissan Pow |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 71% ✓ | 69% |
| MOT failure rate | 29% ✓ | 31% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 ✓ | 4.2 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 4% |
| Average mileage | 102,483 mi | 181,805 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 Pow
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Excessive corrosion in off-side boot floor sections
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear silencer perished
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Nissan Almera (71%) and Nissan Pow (69%) 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.