Nissan Cabstar MOT Results

Registered in 2002
43.2% pass rate
from 412 tests in 2021
(21% worse than other 2002 vans)
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 2002 vans and highlighted areas where the Nissan Cabstar is unusually good or bad.

  • 36% fail on Brakes (90% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 33% fail on Brake performance (170% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 27% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (3 times worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 27% fail on Rbt (sp) (3 times worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.24% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 17% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 17% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2002 vans)
          • 14% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 2002 vans)
          • 5.6% fail on Service brake imbalance (100% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 9.2% fail on Service brake performance (86% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 9.2% fail on Rbt (91% worse than other 2002 vans)
          • 8.5% fail on Service brake performance (120% worse than other 2002 vans)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.9% fail on Parking brake performance (110% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt (100% worse than other 2002 vans)
          • 2.7% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.97% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (4 times worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.24% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.24% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.5% fail on Brake performance not tested (200% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 3.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 3.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.9% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.9% fail on Brake discs
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.24% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.97% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.49% fail on Cable
        • 0.49% fail on Lever (6 times worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 1.7% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.7% fail on Lever
    • 1.2% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.97% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.97% fail on Pedal
    • 0.73% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.49% fail on Valves
      • 0.24% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.73% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.49% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.24% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.24% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.24% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.24% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.24% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
  • 29% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (40% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 14% fail on Direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 14% fail on Flashing type (2 times worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 8.7% fail on Side repeaters (6 times worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 5.8% fail on Individual direction indicators (120% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.49% fail on All direction indicators
    • 7.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (100% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 7.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (100% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 7.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (100% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 6.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 6.6% fail on Headlamp (70% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.24% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 6.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (2 times worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 2.2% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.2% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.97% fail on Horn
      • 0.24% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.24% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.73% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.73% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (4 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.73% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (7 times worse than other 2002 vans)
  • 22% fail on Body, chassis, structure (47% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 6.6% fail on Cabs (15 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 6.3% fail on Prescribed areas (16 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.73% fail on Steps (14 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.73% fail on Mounting fixings (119 times worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 6.1% fail on Exhaust system (81% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 3.4% fail on Seats (7 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 3.2% fail on Driver's seat (12 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.24% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 2.9% fail on Chassis
      • 2.7% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.24% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 2.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.49% fail on Strengthening plate (23 times worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 2.7% fail on Fuel system (2 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.97% fail on Tank (3 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.73% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.49% fail on Pipe
      • 0.24% fail on Hose
      • 0.24% fail on System
    • 1.7% fail on Body
      • 0.73% fail on Mounting fixings (9 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.49% fail on Body condition (5 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.24% fail on Panel
      • 0.24% fail on Other body component
    • 1.5% fail on Transmission (70% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.97% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.24% fail on Joints
        • 0.24% fail on Bearing housing
    • 0.73% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.49% fail on Doors
      • 0.49% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.49% fail on Door condition
    • 0.49% fail on Floor
    • 0.24% fail on Load security
      • 0.24% fail on Dropside
        • 0.24% fail on Dropside condition
  • 21% fail on Suspension
    • 13% fail on Anti-roll bars (2 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 6.6% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 5.3% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 3.4% fail on Linkage ball joints (2 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.73% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.73% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.49% fail on Linkage
      • 0.49% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.24% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.4% fail on Axles (18 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 2.4% fail on King pins (35 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.97% fail on Stub axle (42 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.97% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (10 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.24% fail on Axle
    • 3.6% fail on Springs
      • 3.6% fail on Leaf springs (2 times worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 2.2% fail on Shackle pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.73% fail on Anchor pins and bushes (8 times worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.49% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts
        • 0.24% fail on Shackle bracket
    • 0.97% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.97% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (87% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.73% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.73% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.73% fail on Pins and bushes (13 times worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.24% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.24% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.24% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 18% fail on Visibility (77% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 12% fail on Washers (150% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 7.8% fail on Wipers
    • 2.9% fail on View to rear (3 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 2.9% fail on Mirrors (3 times worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.97% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.97% fail on Windscreen
  • 12% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (170% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 12% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 10% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 2.2% fail on Condition (170% worse than other 2002 vans)
  • 11% fail on Steering (68% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 10% fail on Steering linkage components (140% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 6.3% fail on Track rod end
      • 5.3% fail on Drag link end (30 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.49% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.24% fail on Operation
      • 0.24% fail on Steering box
    • 0.49% fail on Prescribed areas (6 times worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.24% fail on Steering play
      • 0.24% fail on Steering box
  • 7.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (68% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 6.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (78% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 5.3% fail on Compression ignition (81% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 1.7% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 1.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (7 times worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 1.7% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.49% fail on Emission control equipment (7 times worse than other 2002 vans)
          • 0.49% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve (25 times worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.49% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 1.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.24% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.97% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.97% fail on Engine oil leaks
    • 0.24% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.24% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 5.6% fail on Tyres
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.7% fail on Condition
    • 1.2% fail on Size/type (2 times worse than other 2002 vans)
  • 1.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.24% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.24% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.24% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.24% fail on Attachment