Nissan Kubistar MOT Results

Registered in 2008
47.6% pass rate
from 267 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2008 vans and highlighted areas where the Nissan Kubistar is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 8.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 5.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.75% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.6% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.5% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.1% fail on Horn
      • 0.37% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.75% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.75% fail on Switch
    • 0.75% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.75% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.75% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.37% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.37% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 17% fail on Brakes
    • 7.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 5.2% fail on Rbt
          • 4.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.37% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (73% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (73% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.37% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.37% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.37% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.37% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 4.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 3.0% fail on Brake discs
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads
    • 3.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 3.4% fail on Anti-lock braking system (140% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 3.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.1% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.75% fail on Pedal
      • 0.37% fail on Hand lever
    • 1.1% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.1% fail on Lever
    • 0.75% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.37% fail on Servos
      • 0.37% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.37% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 15% fail on Steering (160% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 7.9% fail on Steering gear (8 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 7.9% fail on Steering rack (8 times worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 6.7% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 6.7% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.75% fail on Steering play
      • 0.75% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.37% fail on Power steering
      • 0.37% fail on Pump
  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 4.9% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.2% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.9% fail on Linkage (3 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.75% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 4.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.4% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 4.1% fail on Wheel bearings (130% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 1.5% fail on Springs
      • 1.5% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.5% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.5% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.37% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.37% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 11% fail on Tyres (83% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 6.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.7% fail on Condition
    • 1.5% fail on Size/type (4 times worse than other 2008 vans)
  • 10% fail on Visibility
    • 6.7% fail on Wipers
    • 3.4% fail on Washers
    • 0.37% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.37% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.37% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.37% fail on View to rear
      • 0.37% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.6% fail on Transmission
      • 2.6% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.2% fail on Joints
        • 0.37% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 0.37% fail on Chassis
      • 0.37% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.37% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.37% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.37% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.37% fail on Body
      • 0.37% fail on Body condition
  • 3.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.6% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.37% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.37% fail on Condition
  • 1.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (72% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (75% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Compression ignition (68% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.75% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.37% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.37% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.37% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.37% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.75% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.75% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.75% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.37% fail on Condition
    • 0.37% fail on Attachment