Nissan Cabstar MOT Results

Registered in 2003
47.7% pass rate
from 438 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 2003 vans and highlighted areas where the Nissan Cabstar is unusually good or bad.

  • 32% fail on Brakes (67% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 30% fail on Brake performance (140% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 24% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 24% fail on Rbt (sp) (3 times worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.23% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 17% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 17% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
          • 15% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 2003 vans)
          • 6.6% fail on Service brake imbalance (140% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 7.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 6.8% fail on Rbt
          • 5.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.23% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 3.9% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt
          • 3.0% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.46% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.46% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (6 times worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.23% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.23% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.68% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.4% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.23% fail on Brake drums
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.91% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.23% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.68% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.68% fail on Cable
    • 1.4% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.4% fail on Lever
    • 0.91% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.68% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.23% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.23% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.23% fail on Valves
    • 0.46% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.23% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.23% fail on Pedal
    • 0.23% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.23% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 29% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (38% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 11% fail on Direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 11% fail on Flashing type (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 7.1% fail on Side repeaters (5 times worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 4.8% fail on Individual direction indicators (94% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on All direction indicators (3 times worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 8.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 7.3% fail on Headlamps (61% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 7.1% fail on Headlamp (82% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.23% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 7.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (100% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 7.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (100% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 7.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (100% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 4.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.68% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.4% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.5% fail on Horn
      • 1.1% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 1.6% fail on Position lamps (180% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.6% fail on Position lamp (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (62% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.23% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.23% fail on Outline marker lamp
    • 0.23% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.23% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 21% fail on Body, chassis, structure (39% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 7.8% fail on Exhaust system (140% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 6.4% fail on Cabs (15 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 5.5% fail on Prescribed areas (15 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.68% fail on Steps (10 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.46% fail on Mounting fixings (113 times worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 3.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 3.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 3.7% fail on Seats (8 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 3.7% fail on Driver's seat (14 times worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 2.5% fail on Body (190% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.91% fail on Mounting fixings (11 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.91% fail on Other body component
      • 0.46% fail on Panel
      • 0.23% fail on Body condition
    • 1.8% fail on Chassis
      • 1.8% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.8% fail on Fuel system (160% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (3 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.68% fail on Tank
    • 0.91% fail on Floor (9 times worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.68% fail on Transmission (86% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.68% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.46% fail on Joints
        • 0.23% fail on Prop shaft
    • 0.23% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.23% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.23% fail on Carrier
    • 0.23% fail on Load security
      • 0.23% fail on Dropside
        • 0.23% fail on Dropside condition
  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 11% fail on Anti-roll bars (100% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 5.7% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 4.3% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 2.5% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.68% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.46% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.46% fail on Linkage
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.23% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.5% fail on Axles (32 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 4.1% fail on King pins (95 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.91% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (10 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.46% fail on Axle (12 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.23% fail on Stub axle
    • 3.0% fail on Springs
      • 3.0% fail on Leaf springs (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 1.6% fail on Shackle pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.91% fail on Anchor pins and bushes (13 times worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.46% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts (6 times worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.23% fail on Leaf spring
    • 0.91% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.46% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.46% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.46% fail on Pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.46% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (94% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.23% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.23% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 16% fail on Visibility (46% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 10% fail on Washers (100% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 6.2% fail on Wipers
    • 2.1% fail on View to rear (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Mirrors (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.23% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.23% fail on Windscreen
  • 13% fail on Steering (87% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 11% fail on Steering linkage components (140% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 6.2% fail on Track rod end
      • 4.8% fail on Drag link end (32 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.46% fail on Other components (14 times worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.23% fail on Steering component
        • 0.23% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.23% fail on Steering arm
    • 1.6% fail on Power steering
      • 1.1% fail on Pipes and hoses (4 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.46% fail on Operation
      • 0.23% fail on Other components
    • 0.46% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.23% fail on Operation
      • 0.23% fail on Steering box
    • 0.46% fail on Prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2003 vans)
  • 10% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (99% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 10% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 7.5% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 2.5% fail on Condition (200% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.91% fail on Attachment (10 times worse than other 2003 vans)
  • 6.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (73% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 5.5% fail on Compression ignition (80% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 3.0% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 1.6% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.23% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.91% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.91% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.91% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.46% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.23% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.23% fail on Other leaks
  • 5.5% fail on Tyres
    • 3.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.46% fail on Size/type
  • 1.4% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.23% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.23% fail on Condition