Nissan Almera vs Nissan Quest: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Nissan Almera
71%
MOT pass rate · 231,582 vehicles
More reliable
Nissan Quest
69%
MOT pass rate · 71 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Nissan Almera is the more reliable of the two — 71% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Nissan Almera | Nissan Quest |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 71% ✓ | 69% |
| MOT failure rate | 29% ✓ | 31% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 102,483 mi | 84,505 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 231,582 | 71 |
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 Quest
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Oil leak
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Nissan Almera is the more reliable of the two — 71% pass first time versus 69%. 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.