Nissan Almera (2000)
2000 Nissan Almera
CarHunch analysed 18,258 real MOT records for the 2000 Nissan Almera. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2000 Nissan Almera has a first-time MOT pass rate of 70.3%, which sits notably below the UK average of 80%, and more concerningly, over a quarter of these vehicles (26.5%) have suffered dangerous defects at some point—a significant red flag for any prospective buyer. Both petrol and diesel versions struggle equally, with pass rates hovering around 70%, so fuel type offers no reliability advantage here.
At a median mileage of 71,215 miles for a 24-year-old car, these Almeras show typical wear for their age, but the real worry lies in the failure pattern: averaging 3.65 failures per test suggests systemic issues rather than isolated problems, with 12.5 advisories per vehicle indicating accumulating wear across multiple systems. Before buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on structural corrosion and brake integrity, since the high dangerous defect rate points to safety-critical failures becoming commonplace as these cars age.
What to check before buying a 2000 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.
- ⚠️ 26.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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 (95%) | 17,350 | 70.4% | 3.67 |
| Diesel (5%) | 899 | 69% | 3.25 |
| LPG (0%) | 9 | 74.3% | 3.11 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2000 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 2000 Nissan Almera vehicles fall between 56,281 and 87,057 miles.
2000 Nissan Almera — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 472 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2022 (7% 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 — 2000 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 2000. Counts include advisories and failures.
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