Nissan Almera MOT Results

Registered in 2002
53.9% pass rate
from 3,671 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Almera is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (16% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 7.0% fail on Stop lamp (43% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Headlamps (19% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 5.8% fail on Headlamp (28% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp levelling device (66% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Dipswitch
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.30% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.4% fail on Direction indicators (52% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Flashing type (52% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Individual direction indicators (100% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on All direction indicators (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Side repeaters (92% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.2% fail on Electrical equipment (52% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Battery(ies) (180% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Horn
    • 0.57% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (56% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Rear fog lamp (56% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.57% fail on Rear fog lamp (56% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.054% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.027% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.054% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.054% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 9.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.8% fail on Service brake performance (54% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 4.7% fail on Rbt (55% worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 4.2% fail on Service brake performance (64% worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.76% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.082% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.84% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.16% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.027% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.027% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.027% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.027% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.33% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.8% fail on Brake linings and pads (56% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Brake pads (58% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.79% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.054% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.027% fail on Cable
        • 0.027% fail on Lever
    • 2.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes (38% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (51% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Anti-lock braking system (43% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.27% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.11% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.33% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.33% fail on Lever
    • 0.16% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (71% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Pedal (74% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.14% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.11% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.027% fail on Low pressure warning
      • 0.027% fail on Air and vacuum systems
    • 0.027% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.027% fail on Other components
  • 12% fail on Suspension (26% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (56% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Springs
      • 3.9% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.9% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.082% fail on Mounting
      • 0.16% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.9% fail on Suspension arms (66% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint (37% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Pins and bushes (88% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint dust cover (73% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Suspension arm (84% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (74% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Linkage ball joints (56% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (75% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage (70% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Ball joint dust cover (90% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (95% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.027% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.027% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.76% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.49% fail on Wheel bearings (65% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Sub-frames (57% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.027% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.11% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.054% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.054% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.027% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.027% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 10% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.7% fail on Exhaust system (67% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure (82% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (82% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.027% fail on Sub-frame condition
      • 0.027% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 1.3% fail on Chassis (93% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Chassis condition (94% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Transmission (80% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Drive shafts (80% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.68% fail on Joints (80% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.027% fail on Joints
    • 0.54% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.25% fail on Pipe (180% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.082% fail on Tank
      • 0.054% fail on System
      • 0.027% fail on Hose
    • 0.27% fail on Engine mounting (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.11% fail on Bracket (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.19% fail on Doors (73% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.16% fail on Door condition
      • 0.027% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.027% fail on Door condition
    • 0.16% fail on Body
      • 0.16% fail on Other body component
    • 0.14% fail on Seats
      • 0.082% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.082% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.082% fail on Cabs
      • 0.082% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.054% fail on Undertray
    • 0.027% fail on Towbar
      • 0.027% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.027% fail on Floor
    • 0.027% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.027% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 9.0% fail on Visibility
    • 6.8% fail on Wipers (53% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Washers (38% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on View to rear
      • 0.33% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.22% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.22% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.027% fail on Bonnet
  • 6.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.9% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.2% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.7% fail on Emissions not tested (52% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.44% fail on Compression ignition (50% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.11% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (74% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.027% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.027% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.027% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.63% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.52% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.082% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.054% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.027% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.027% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.027% fail on Undertray
  • 6.3% fail on Tyres
    • 3.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.35% fail on Size/type
  • 4.1% fail on Steering
    • 3.5% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.3% fail on Track rod end (29% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.027% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.027% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.57% fail on Power steering
      • 0.27% fail on Other components
      • 0.16% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.14% fail on Operation
      • 0.027% fail on Rams
    • 0.16% fail on Steering gear (82% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Steering rack (84% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Operation
    • 0.027% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 3.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.8% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.5% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.25% fail on Condition (57% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Attachment
    • 1.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.027% fail on Airbags
      • 0.027% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.98% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.98% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.16% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.082% fail on Condition
    • 0.082% fail on Attachment
  • 0.027% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.027% fail on Belt(s)/padding

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