Nissan Almera MOT Results

Registered in 1998

54.8% pass rate

from 383 tests in 2021

(18% worse than other 1998 cars)

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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1998 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Almera is unusually good or bad.

19% fail on Body, chassis, structure (92% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 11% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 10% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    - 10% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.52% fail on Prop shafts
    - 0.52% fail on Joints
- 3.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 3.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 2.6% fail on Exhaust system
- 2.1% fail on Chassis
  - 2.1% fail on Chassis condition
- 0.78% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.52% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
  - 0.26% fail on Pipe
- 0.52% fail on Body
  - 0.26% fail on Body condition
  - 0.26% fail on Panel
- 0.26% fail on Towbar
  - 0.26% fail on Towbar condition
- 0.26% fail on Doors
  - 0.26% fail on Driver's door
    - 0.26% fail on Door condition
  - 0.26% fail on Front passenger's door
    - 0.26% fail on Door condition
16% fail on Suspension
- 14% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Suspension arms (72% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.78% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.26% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.52% fail on Springs
  - 0.52% fail on Coil springs
    - 0.52% fail on Coil spring
- 0.52% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.26% fail on Sub-frame
  - 0.26% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
- 0.26% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.26% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.26% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.26% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
- 0.26% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.26% fail on Other suspension component
9.9% fail on Brakes
- 4.4% fail on Brake performance
  - 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
    - 1.8% fail on Rbt
      - 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.52% fail on Service brake imbalance
    - 0.26% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.26% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
  - 1.3% fail on Brake performance not tested (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 1.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 1.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.52% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.52% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.52% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (84% better than other 1998 cars)
    - 0.52% fail on Rbt (sp) (83% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.26% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.26% fail on Rbt
      - 0.26% fail on Parking brake performance
- 3.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 1.8% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.52% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.52% fail on Brake discs
- 0.78% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.78% fail on Prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    - 0.52% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting (5 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    - 0.26% fail on Actuating linkage mounting
- 0.26% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.26% fail on Hand lever
- 0.26% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.26% fail on Anti-lock braking system
9.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 3.1% fail on Headlamps
  - 3.1% fail on Headlamp
- 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.26% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 2.3% fail on Stop lamp
- 1.0% fail on Direction indicators
  - 1.0% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.78% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 0.26% fail on All direction indicators
- 1.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 1.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.52% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.52% fail on Battery(ies)
9.1% fail on Visibility
- 6.5% fail on Wipers (72% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Washers
- 0.26% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.26% fail on Windscreen
- 0.26% fail on View to rear
  - 0.26% fail on Mirrors
6.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (68% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 6.3% fail on Seat belts (120% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 5.5% fail on Prescribed areas (130% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.78% fail on Condition
- 0.52% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
5.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 5.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 5.0% fail on Spark ignition
    - 3.1% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 1.6% fail on Emissions not tested
    - 0.26% fail on Non catalyst emissions
  - 0.78% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.52% fail on Emission control equipment (10 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      - 0.26% fail on Catalytic converter
      - 0.26% fail on Other emission control equipment
    - 0.26% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
4.2% fail on Tyres
- 2.6% fail on Condition
- 1.6% fail on Tread depth
2.6% fail on Steering
- 1.6% fail on Steering gear
  - 1.6% fail on Steering rack
- 0.78% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.52% fail on Locking devices (5 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.26% fail on Track rod end
- 0.26% fail on Power steering
  - 0.26% fail on Pipes and hoses
1.8% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 1.8% fail on Registration plates
0.26% fail on Seat belt installation check
- 0.26% fail on Belt(s)/padding