Nissan Almera MOT Results

Registered in 2004
56.1% pass rate
from 6,681 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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Almera is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.5% fail on Headlamps (39% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 7.4% fail on Headlamp (46% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 5.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.70% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (53% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.76% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.64% fail on Battery(ies) (99% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Horn (77% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.72% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (43% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Rear fog lamp (43% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.72% fail on Rear fog lamp (43% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Direction indicators (76% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Flashing type (76% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Individual direction indicators (67% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Side repeaters (94% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.10% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.10% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.060% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.045% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.015% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.045% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.015% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.015% fail on Switch
    • 0.015% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.015% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 15% fail on Brakes (9.9% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 10% fail on Brake performance (36% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (28% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 5.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (36% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Service brake performance (73% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 5.1% fail on Rbt (76% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 4.7% fail on Service brake performance (89% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.69% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.045% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.030% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.5% fail on Parking brake performance (51% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (56% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 2.2% fail on Parking brake performance (50% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.28% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.075% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.015% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.015% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.97% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.96% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.73% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.34% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.015% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.28% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.8% fail on Mechanical brake components (59% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (78% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Brake pads (80% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Brake discs and drums (32% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Brake discs (33% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.30% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.13% fail on Lever (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.075% fail on Cable
        • 0.060% fail on Linkage (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Relay lever
        • 0.015% fail on Pivot
    • 1.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes (47% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.54% fail on Lever
    • 0.43% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (86% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.34% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.21% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.13% fail on Pedal
    • 0.21% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (86% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Anti-lock braking system (83% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.075% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.045% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.10% fail on Flexible brake hoses (71% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.015% fail on Other components
  • 10% fail on Suspension (41% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Suspension arms (42% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint dust cover (67% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes (93% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Suspension arm (82% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (47% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.31% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.25% fail on Linkage
      • 0.060% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.060% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (96% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Pins and bushes (87% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.030% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.1% fail on Springs (51% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Coil springs (51% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Coil spring (51% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.075% fail on Mounting
      • 0.015% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (34% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Wheel bearings (32% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Shock absorbers (66% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.060% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.045% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.075% fail on Macpherson strut (67% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.015% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.060% fail on Sub-frames (89% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (78% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.015% fail on Axles
      • 0.015% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.015% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.015% fail on Suspension rod
  • 7.4% fail on Visibility
    • 5.0% fail on Wipers (20% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Washers (33% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on View to rear
      • 0.15% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.075% fail on Bonnet (68% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.045% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.030% fail on Driver's view
  • 7.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (18% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Exhaust system (49% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Transmission (81% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Drive shafts (82% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Joints (82% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Prop shafts (76% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Joints
      • 0.030% fail on Belts (7 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.27% fail on Pipe (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.075% fail on Tank
      • 0.075% fail on Hose (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.28% fail on Doors (45% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
        • 0.015% fail on Catch
      • 0.090% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.090% fail on Door condition
      • 0.045% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.045% fail on Door condition
    • 0.27% fail on Engine mounting (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Engine mounting condition (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Bracket (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Integral vehicle structure (70% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (69% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Body
      • 0.22% fail on Other body component
      • 0.015% fail on Body condition
      • 0.015% fail on Panel
    • 0.13% fail on Chassis (73% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Chassis condition (73% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Seats
      • 0.060% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.045% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.075% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.060% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.015% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.015% fail on Towbar
      • 0.015% fail on Coupling
    • 0.015% fail on Cabs
      • 0.015% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.015% fail on Undertray
  • 6.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (14% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (13% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 6.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.5% fail on Catalyst emissions (34% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (42% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Emissions not tested (52% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.31% fail on Compression ignition (76% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.090% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.075% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (88% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.015% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.25% fail on Fluid leaks (50% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Engine oil leaks (58% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.030% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.015% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.030% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.015% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.015% fail on Undertray
  • 5.5% fail on Tyres
    • 3.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.31% fail on Size/type
  • 5.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (72% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Seat belts (52% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Condition
      • 0.30% fail on Prescribed areas (70% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Attachment
      • 0.015% fail on Requirements
    • 0.16% fail on Airbags (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Drivers airbag (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 4.0% fail on Steering
    • 3.3% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.2% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.13% fail on Locking devices (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Ball joint (76% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Power steering (61% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Other components (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Pipes and hoses (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Operation
      • 0.030% fail on Pump
      • 0.030% fail on Rams
    • 0.24% fail on Steering gear (73% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Steering rack (74% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Operation
    • 0.015% fail on Steering play
      • 0.015% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.63% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.63% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.27% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.24% fail on Attachment
    • 0.030% fail on Condition
  • 0.015% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.015% fail on Anchorages

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