Nissan Almera MOT Results

Registered in 2003
56.8% pass rate
from 4,077 tests in 2021
(5.0% better than other 2003 cars)
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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Almera is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.4% fail on Headlamps (41% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 7.2% fail on Headlamp (51% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp levelling device (66% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Stop lamp (28% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.49% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (37% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.78% fail on Battery(ies) (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.098% fail on Horn (72% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.76% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (45% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Rear fog lamp (45% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.76% fail on Rear fog lamp (45% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Direction indicators (71% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Flashing type (71% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on Individual direction indicators (66% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Side repeaters (79% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.15% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.098% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.074% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.025% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.049% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 13% fail on Brakes (11% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 9.2% fail on Brake performance (19% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Service brake performance (62% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 4.8% fail on Rbt (65% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 4.5% fail on Service brake performance (82% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.52% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.074% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.074% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 3.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.025% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.025% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.20% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.025% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.025% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.025% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.22% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.074% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.049% fail on Lever
        • 0.025% fail on Cable
    • 1.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes (56% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.32% fail on Lever
    • 0.27% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.22% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.049% fail on Pedal (82% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (82% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Anti-lock braking system (79% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Flexible brake hoses (67% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.098% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.025% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.098% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.074% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.025% fail on Reservoirs
  • 9.6% fail on Suspension (43% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.0% fail on Springs (25% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Coil springs (26% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Coil spring (26% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Mounting
      • 0.098% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.0% fail on Suspension arms (65% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint (42% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Pins and bushes (84% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint dust cover (80% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Suspension arm (88% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (78% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Linkage ball joints (65% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.098% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.098% fail on Linkage (74% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.098% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (80% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Ball joint dust cover (88% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (96% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.76% fail on Wheel bearings (48% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.15% fail on Other suspension component (67% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.049% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.025% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.12% fail on Sub-frames (78% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.049% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (79% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.098% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.049% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.049% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.049% fail on Axles
      • 0.025% fail on Axle
      • 0.025% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.025% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint
  • 8.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.8% fail on Exhaust system (41% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.93% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.12% fail on Sub-frame (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Sub-frame condition (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Transmission (73% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Drive shafts (73% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.83% fail on Joints (73% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.025% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.049% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.049% fail on Joints
    • 0.66% fail on Chassis
      • 0.66% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.37% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.15% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.098% fail on Tank
      • 0.074% fail on Pipe
      • 0.025% fail on Hose
      • 0.025% fail on System
    • 0.32% fail on Body
      • 0.17% fail on Other body component
      • 0.074% fail on Panel
      • 0.049% fail on Body condition
      • 0.025% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.29% fail on Doors (54% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.20% fail on Door condition
        • 0.025% fail on Catch
      • 0.074% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.074% fail on Door condition
    • 0.27% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.25% fail on Engine mounting (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.098% fail on Bracket (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.074% fail on Seats
      • 0.074% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.074% fail on Cabs
      • 0.074% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.049% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.049% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.025% fail on Undertray
  • 7.6% fail on Visibility
    • 5.4% fail on Wipers (25% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Washers (46% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on View to rear
      • 0.32% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.17% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.17% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.074% fail on Bonnet
  • 7.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.9% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.6% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (28% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Emissions not tested (75% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.49% fail on Compression ignition (52% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.025% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.025% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.025% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.27% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.22% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.049% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 6.1% fail on Tyres
    • 3.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.27% fail on Size/type
  • 4.4% fail on Steering
    • 3.8% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.6% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.098% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.074% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.025% fail on Rear wheel steering
        • 0.025% fail on Components
    • 0.39% fail on Power steering
      • 0.20% fail on Other components
      • 0.12% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.098% fail on Pump (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Steering gear (75% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Steering rack (78% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Steering box
    • 0.074% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 2.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.8% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.1% fail on Seat belts (37% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Prescribed areas (54% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Condition
      • 0.074% fail on Requirements
      • 0.025% fail on Attachment
    • 0.025% fail on Airbags
      • 0.025% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.22% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.17% fail on Attachment
    • 0.049% fail on Condition

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