Nissan Almera (1999)
1999 Nissan Almera
CarHunch analysed 17,408 real MOT records for the 1999 Nissan Almera. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1999 Nissan Almera's first-time pass rate of 69.5% is notably below the UK average of 80%, which suggests reliability concerns for a vehicle now in its mid-20s. Nearly one in five of these cars (19.7%) have been flagged with a dangerous defect at some point, so thorough pre-purchase inspection is essential.
These Almeras are showing their age with an average of 3.52 failures and 12.1 advisories per test, indicating widespread wear across multiple systems rather than isolated problems. At 76,000 miles median mileage, these cars have been reasonably well-used, so expect to budget for maintenance work—get a full diagnostic report on any example you're considering, particularly around suspension, cooling, and brake components where most failures cluster.
What to check before buying a 1999 Nissan Almera
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%) | 17,319 | 69.5% | 3.53 |
| Diesel (0%) | 81 | 66.5% | 2.89 |
| LPG (0%) | 8 | 82.2% | 2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1999 Nissan Almera vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1999 Nissan Almera vehicles fall between 60,239 and 93,822 miles.
1999 Nissan Almera — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 303 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2022 (5% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2022.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1999 Nissan Almera
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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55.3%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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54.6%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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52.7%
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
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47.1%
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
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34%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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30.1%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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29.2%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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26.1%
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1999. Counts include advisories and failures.
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