Is the Nissan Almera ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 18,132 MOT tests, around 9% of Nissan Almeras still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 8% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 84%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 98% petrol. Petrol Almeras are generally compliant from 2006, while petrol cars from 2000 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 9%
- Likely charged
- 8%
- Depends on the car
- 84%
- MOT tests analysed
- 18,132
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Year and fuel type are a guide. Enter the registration to check that car's own record.
Almera ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Almeras of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Likely compliant1,552 tested | Likely charged2 tested |
| 2005 | Check Euro standard5,456 tested | Likely charged106 tested |
| 2004 | Check Euro standard4,266 tested | Likely charged163 tested |
| 2003 | Check Euro standard2,438 tested | Likely charged62 tested |
| 2002 | Check Euro standard2,137 tested | Likely charged42 tested |
| 2001 | Check Euro standard889 tested | Likely charged15 tested |
| 2000 | Likely charged366 tested | Likely charged4 tested |
| 1999 | Likely charged225 tested | – |
| 1998 | Likely charged193 tested | Likely charged1 tested |
| 1997 | Likely charged106 tested | – |
| 1996 | Likely charged69 tested | Likely charged1 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Almera
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Petrol (98% of Almeras tested): likely compliant from 2006; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Diesel (2% of Almeras tested): most cars in our data are from years unlikely to comply.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Almeras fare at the MOT too: see the Nissan Almera MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Nissan Almera for London: what the MOT data shows
The Nissan Almeras in this data were first registered between 1996 and 2006. 2005 was the most common year, with 5,562 tests (31% of the total), and half were registered in 2004 or later.
Almeras from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 56% of the time, at an average of 86,027 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 54% of the time with 83,179 miles on average.
On a budget, the oldest petrol Almeras likely to comply are from 2006. 1,552 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 56% of the time and averaged 86,027 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Almera's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (10.0% of tests) and "projected beam image is obviously incorrect" (4.1%); visibility: "does not clear the windscreen effectively" (4.7%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 16.3% of tests.
Overall, 56% of Almeras passed first time, well below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 86,627 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Nissan models
About this data
Based on 18,132 first MOT tests of the Nissan Almera carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 18,132 MOT tests say about the Nissan Almera and London's ULEZ.
Is the Nissan Almera ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 9% of Almeras on the road are likely compliant and 8% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol Almera years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Almeras first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Almera ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Almeras from 2006 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Almera is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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