2000 Nissan Almera · 1,222 MOT tests
2000 Nissan Almera reliability
2000 Nissan Almeras fail 44.4% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 7 Almera years (1,222 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Almeras: 44.5%)
- 44.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Almeras: 44.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 19% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- 74,844
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,222
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2000 against the years either side
- 1999 cars: 34% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does better)
- 2001 cars: 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does worse)
- Weak spot: number plates and vin, 1.6% of tests fail here (104% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 21% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 2000 Nissan Almera
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics20.9%
- Brakes15.7%
- Body, chassis and structure11.4%
- Suspension10%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.6%
- Tyres6.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 5.89%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Stop lamp not working 5.65%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.83%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 4.66%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 4.42%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Exhaust has major gas leak 3.85%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.73%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (13.26%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.68%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.98%) · Suspension mounting area showing corrosion (9.49%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (8.67%)
Is a 2000 Nissan Almera reliable?
2000 Nissan Almeras fail 44.4% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 7 Almera years (1,222 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2000 Nissan Almera MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (5.89% of tests), stop lamp not working (5.65% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.83% of tests).
How many miles should a 2000 Nissan Almera have done?
At its MOT aged about 22, a typical 2000 Nissan Almera shows 74,844 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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