Nissan Almera vs Nissan Silkroad: 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 Silkroad
83%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Nissan Almera (71%) and Nissan Silkroad (83%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Nissan Almera | Nissan Silkroad |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 71% | 83% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 29% | 17% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 ✓ | 3.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 102,483 mi | 156,795 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 231,582 | 2 |
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 Silkroad
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Nissan Almera (71%) and Nissan Silkroad (83%) 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.