Nissan Cabstar MOT Results

Registered in 1999
59.8% pass rate
from 102 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 1999 vans and highlighted areas where the Nissan Cabstar is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 11% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (180% worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 11% fail on Rear fog lamp (180% worse than other 1999 vans)
        • 11% fail on Rear fog lamp (180% worse than other 1999 vans)
    • 7.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 6.9% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.98% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.9% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.9% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.98% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.98% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.98% fail on Horn
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.98% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.98% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.98% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 22% fail on Suspension
    • 12% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 9.8% fail on Suspension arms (130% worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 4.9% fail on Ball joint
      • 4.9% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 1999 vans)
    • 2.9% fail on Springs
      • 2.0% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.98% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.98% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts
    • 2.0% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.98% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.98% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.98% fail on Ball joint
  • 18% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 7.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 7.8% fail on Cabs (17 times worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 5.9% fail on Prescribed areas (14 times worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 2.0% fail on Steps (38 times worse than other 1999 vans)
    • 4.9% fail on Chassis
      • 4.9% fail on Chassis condition
    • 2.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.98% fail on Towbar
      • 0.98% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.98% fail on Body
      • 0.98% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.98% fail on Load security
      • 0.98% fail on Dropside
        • 0.98% fail on Dropside condition
    • 0.98% fail on Doors
      • 0.98% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.98% fail on Door condition
    • 0.98% fail on Floor
    • 0.98% fail on Seats
      • 0.98% fail on Driver's seat
  • 16% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (3 times worse than other 1999 vans)
    • 16% fail on Seat belts (3 times worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 13% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 2.0% fail on Requirements (11 times worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 0.98% fail on Attachment
  • 15% fail on Brakes
    • 12% fail on Brake performance
      • 8.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 7.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 6.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 3.9% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.98% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.98% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.98% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 4.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.98% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 3.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt
          • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.98% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.98% fail on Service brake performance
    • 3.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.0% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 2.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.98% fail on Brake linings
        • 0.98% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.98% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.98% fail on Pedal
    • 0.98% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.98% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.98% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
  • 13% fail on Steering (110% worse than other 1999 vans)
    • 7.8% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.9% fail on Track rod end
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint (6 times worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 2.0% fail on Drag link end (11 times worse than other 1999 vans)
    • 2.9% fail on Power steering
      • 2.9% fail on Pipes and hoses (15 times worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 2.0% fail on Operation (6 times worse than other 1999 vans)
    • 0.98% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.98% fail on Operation
    • 0.98% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.98% fail on Steering column
  • 9.8% fail on Visibility
    • 4.9% fail on Wipers
    • 4.9% fail on Washers
    • 2.0% fail on View to rear
      • 2.0% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.9% fail on Compression ignition
        • 2.0% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 2.0% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.98% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 2.0% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.98% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.98% fail on Other leaks
  • 4.9% fail on Tyres
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
    • 2.0% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.98% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.98% fail on Speedometer