Nissan Cabstar MOT Results

Registered in 2001
49.5% pass rate
from 305 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 2001 vans and highlighted areas where the Nissan Cabstar is unusually good or bad.

  • 36% fail on Brakes (94% worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 34% fail on Brake performance (170% worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 29% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (4 times worse than other 2001 vans)
        • 29% fail on Rbt (sp) (4 times worse than other 2001 vans)
        • 0.33% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 11% fail on Service brake performance (110% worse than other 2001 vans)
        • 11% fail on Rbt (110% worse than other 2001 vans)
          • 8.9% fail on Service brake performance (110% worse than other 2001 vans)
          • 3.9% fail on Service brake imbalance (170% worse than other 2001 vans)
        • 0.33% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake performance
      • 10% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (76% worse than other 2001 vans)
        • 9.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (72% worse than other 2001 vans)
          • 6.9% fail on Service brake performance (88% worse than other 2001 vans)
          • 4.6% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.33% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake performance
      • 6.2% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2001 vans)
        • 5.9% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2001 vans)
          • 4.9% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2001 vans)
          • 0.98% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (6 times worse than other 2001 vans)
        • 0.33% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.33% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.33% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.66% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.66% fail on Brake discs
    • 2.0% fail on Flexible brake hoses (3 times worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 2.0% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 1.6% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.6% fail on Lever
    • 1.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes (67% better than other 2001 vans)
    • 0.98% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.66% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.33% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.66% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.33% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.33% fail on Valves
    • 0.33% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.33% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.33% fail on Other braking system component
  • 25% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.5% fail on Direction indicators (100% worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 7.5% fail on Flashing type (100% worse than other 2001 vans)
        • 5.9% fail on Side repeaters (3 times worse than other 2001 vans)
        • 2.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 6.9% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 6.9% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 6.9% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 5.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.66% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 5.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.66% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.6% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.3% fail on Horn
      • 1.3% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.33% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.66% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.66% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.33% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.33% fail on Position lamp
  • 18% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 7.2% fail on Exhaust system (110% worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 4.3% fail on Cabs (7 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 3.6% fail on Prescribed areas (7 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.33% fail on Steps
      • 0.33% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 3.3% fail on Fuel system (2 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 1.6% fail on Tank (3 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.66% fail on Hose (8 times worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 3.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 3.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 2.0% fail on Chassis
      • 2.0% fail on Chassis condition
    • 2.0% fail on Seats (2 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 2.0% fail on Driver's seat (4 times worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 1.6% fail on Body
      • 0.98% fail on Other body component
      • 0.66% fail on Mounting fixings (11 times worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 0.33% fail on Load security
      • 0.33% fail on Loading door
      • 0.33% fail on Dropside
        • 0.33% fail on Dropside condition
    • 0.33% fail on Doors
      • 0.33% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.33% fail on Door condition
  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 11% fail on Anti-roll bars (2 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 5.9% fail on Linkage ball joints (12 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 5.6% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 2.6% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.66% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (7 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.66% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.33% fail on Linkage
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 4.6% fail on Axles (27 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 2.3% fail on King pins (37 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.98% fail on Stub axle (35 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.98% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (15 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.33% fail on Axle
    • 1.6% fail on Springs
      • 0.98% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.66% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts (6 times worse than other 2001 vans)
        • 0.33% fail on Shackle pins and bushes
      • 0.33% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.33% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.33% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.98% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.66% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (92% better than other 2001 vans)
  • 13% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (2 times worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 13% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 12% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.98% fail on Condition
      • 0.33% fail on Attachment
      • 0.33% fail on Requirements
  • 11% fail on Steering
    • 8.2% fail on Steering linkage components (87% worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 4.6% fail on Track rod end
      • 3.6% fail on Drag link end (21 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.66% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.33% fail on Other components
        • 0.33% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.98% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.66% fail on Operation (17 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.33% fail on Steering box
    • 0.98% fail on Power steering
      • 0.66% fail on Operation
      • 0.66% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.33% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.33% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.33% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.33% fail on Steering play
      • 0.33% fail on Steering box
  • 10% fail on Visibility
    • 4.9% fail on Washers
    • 4.3% fail on Wipers
    • 2.6% fail on View to rear (2 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 2.6% fail on Mirrors (3 times worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 0.33% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.33% fail on Windscreen
  • 5.2% fail on Tyres
    • 3.3% fail on Condition
    • 1.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.33% fail on Size/type
  • 3.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.0% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.3% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.98% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.33% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.33% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.33% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.33% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.66% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.33% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.33% fail on Other leaks
  • 1.3% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.33% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.33% fail on Attachment