Nissan Cabstar MOT Results

Registered in 2006
44.9% pass rate
from 566 tests in 2021
(18% worse than other 2006 vans)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2006 vans and highlighted areas where the Nissan Cabstar is unusually good or bad.

  • 36% fail on Brakes (98% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 34% fail on Brake performance (2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 29% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (3 times worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 28% fail on Rbt (sp) (3 times worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.18% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 18% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (6 times worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 18% fail on Rbt (sp) (6 times worse than other 2006 vans)
          • 16% fail on Service brake performance (11 times worse than other 2006 vans)
          • 6.9% fail on Service brake imbalance (4 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 8.7% fail on Service brake performance (130% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 8.3% fail on Rbt (120% worse than other 2006 vans)
          • 6.4% fail on Service brake performance (110% worse than other 2006 vans)
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake imbalance (140% worse than other 2006 vans)
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.53% fail on Plate brake tester (7 times worse than other 2006 vans)
          • 0.53% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (10 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 5.5% fail on Parking brake performance (120% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 5.5% fail on Rbt (120% worse than other 2006 vans)
          • 4.4% fail on Parking brake performance (100% worse than other 2006 vans)
          • 1.1% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (4 times worse than other 2006 vans)
          • 0.35% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.18% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.4% fail on Brake discs
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.18% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.71% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.53% fail on Lever (4 times worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.18% fail on Cable
    • 2.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.71% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.71% fail on Lever
    • 0.53% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.35% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.35% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.35% fail on Valves (7 times worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.35% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.18% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.18% fail on Leaks
    • 0.18% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.18% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.18% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 31% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (53% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 14% fail on Direction indicators (3 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 14% fail on Flashing type (3 times worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 7.2% fail on Individual direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 6.5% fail on Side repeaters (8 times worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.71% fail on All direction indicators
    • 8.1% fail on Headlamps (110% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 7.6% fail on Headlamp (110% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.53% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 6.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (120% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 6.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (120% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 6.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (120% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 6.4% fail on Electrical equipment (2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 5.1% fail on Horn (4 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Battery(ies) (180% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.35% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.18% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 5.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (3 times worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 5.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (57% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 1.2% fail on Position lamps
      • 1.2% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.53% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (5 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.35% fail on Main beam tell-tale (22 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.35% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.18% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.18% fail on Outline marker lamp
    • 0.18% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 20% fail on Body, chassis, structure (60% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 5.7% fail on Cabs (18 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 5.1% fail on Prescribed areas (19 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.35% fail on Steps (7 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.35% fail on Mounting fixings (91 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.18% fail on Cab condition
    • 5.1% fail on Exhaust system (77% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 4.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure (110% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 4.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (110% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 4.1% fail on Seats (10 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 4.1% fail on Driver's seat (20 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.18% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 1.8% fail on Fuel system (170% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.88% fail on Tank (3 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.71% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.18% fail on Hose
      • 0.18% fail on Pipe
    • 1.8% fail on Body (140% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Other body component
      • 0.88% fail on Mounting fixings (17 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.18% fail on Panel
    • 1.6% fail on Transmission (67% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 1.6% fail on Prop shafts
        • 1.1% fail on Joints (190% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.35% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.35% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 1.4% fail on Chassis
      • 1.4% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.88% fail on Floor (12 times worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.71% fail on Load security (9 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.53% fail on Dropside (33 times worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.53% fail on Other dropside component (68 times worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.18% fail on Dropside condition
      • 0.18% fail on Tailgate
      • 0.18% fail on Access panel
    • 0.53% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.35% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.35% fail on Carrier
  • 19% fail on Suspension
    • 11% fail on Anti-roll bars (66% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 7.8% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 4.8% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 7.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 6.9% fail on Ball joint (59% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.71% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.35% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.2% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.71% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (85% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.53% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.35% fail on Axles
      • 0.35% fail on Axle (13 times worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.35% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.18% fail on Springs
      • 0.18% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.18% fail on Leaf spring
    • 0.18% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.18% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 16% fail on Visibility (56% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 7.8% fail on Washers (68% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 7.2% fail on Wipers
    • 1.9% fail on View to rear (170% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 1.9% fail on Mirrors (170% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.71% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.71% fail on Windscreen
  • 15% fail on Steering (140% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 14% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 7.4% fail on Track rod end (76% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 3.9% fail on Drag link end (43 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 3.7% fail on Ball joint (13 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.53% fail on Intermediate drop arm (22 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.35% fail on Locking devices (8 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.18% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.71% fail on Steering play
      • 0.71% fail on Steering box (32 times worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.53% fail on Power steering
      • 0.53% fail on Operation
    • 0.18% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.18% fail on Steering box
    • 0.18% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.18% fail on Universal joint
  • 15% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 14% fail on Seat belts (4 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 13% fail on Prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Condition
      • 0.53% fail on Attachment (7 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.53% fail on Requirements (6 times worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.18% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 5.8% fail on Tyres
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.88% fail on Size/type
  • 3.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.3% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.4% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.53% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.53% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.18% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.18% fail on Particulate filter
      • 0.53% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.35% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 1.1% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.35% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks (10 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.35% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.18% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.18% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 0.71% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.71% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.18% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.18% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.18% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.18% fail on Attachment