Nissan Almera E (2000)

169 real MOT outcomes analysed • 0.7% first-time pass rate

2000 Nissan Almera E

CarHunch analysed 169 real MOT records for the 2000 Nissan Almera E. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 79.3% below UK average
0.7%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
0%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.03
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2000 Nissan Almera E

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (99%) 167 0% 0
Other (1%) 2 62.5% 2.5

MOT History Averages

1.1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.03
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Nissan Almera E:

2001 2002