Nissan Cabstar MOT Results

Registered in 2009
45.5% pass rate
from 385 tests in 2021
(25% worse than other 2009 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 2009 vans and highlighted areas where the Nissan Cabstar is unusually good or bad.

  • 36% fail on Brakes (130% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 30% fail on Brake performance (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 26% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (3 times worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 26% fail on Rbt (sp) (3 times worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.26% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 16% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (12 times worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 16% fail on Rbt (sp) (13 times worse than other 2009 vans)
          • 15% fail on Service brake performance (20 times worse than other 2009 vans)
          • 2.9% fail on Service brake imbalance (3 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 6.2% fail on Parking brake performance (190% worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 6.2% fail on Rbt (200% worse than other 2009 vans)
          • 5.7% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
          • 0.52% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 5.5% fail on Service brake performance (100% worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 5.5% fail on Rbt (110% worse than other 2009 vans)
          • 4.2% fail on Service brake performance (96% worse than other 2009 vans)
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.26% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 9.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (120% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 6.2% fail on Brake discs and drums (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 6.2% fail on Brake discs (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 5.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (97% worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 5.5% fail on Brake pads (99% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.52% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.26% fail on Cable
        • 0.26% fail on Lever
        • 0.26% fail on Linkage
    • 3.4% fail on Parking brake control (5 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 3.4% fail on Lever (5 times worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 2.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 2.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 1.0% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.78% fail on Pedal
      • 0.26% fail on Hand lever
    • 1.0% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (4 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 1.0% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (5 times worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.78% fail on Load sensing valves (3 times worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.52% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.26% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.26% fail on Servos
  • 30% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (53% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 12% fail on Direction indicators (3 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 12% fail on Flashing type (3 times worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 9.4% fail on Side repeaters (10 times worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 3.9% fail on Individual direction indicators (120% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 7.8% fail on Headlamp aim (100% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 7.3% fail on Headlamp aim (110% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.78% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 7.5% fail on Headlamps (110% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 6.8% fail on Headlamp (100% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.78% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.26% fail on Dipswitch
    • 5.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.4% fail on Electrical equipment (3 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 3.1% fail on Horn (3 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Battery(ies) (5 times worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 3.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.78% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.78% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.52% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.26% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.26% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 20% fail on Suspension
    • 14% fail on Anti-roll bars (110% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 6.2% fail on Linkage ball joints (180% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 4.4% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 4.2% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.52% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 6.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 6.2% fail on Ball joint (110% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.8% fail on Other suspension component
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.26% fail on Other suspension component
    • 1.0% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.78% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.26% fail on Axles
      • 0.26% fail on Axle
    • 0.26% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.26% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 15% fail on Visibility (68% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 12% fail on Washers (170% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 3.6% fail on Wipers
    • 1.8% fail on View to rear
      • 1.8% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.78% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.78% fail on Windscreen
  • 10% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.3% fail on Seats (8 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Driver's seat (13 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.26% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 1.3% fail on Body
      • 0.52% fail on Mounting fixings (15 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.52% fail on Other body component
      • 0.26% fail on Panel
    • 1.0% fail on Cabs (7 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 1.0% fail on Prescribed areas (9 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.26% fail on Steps
      • 0.26% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.52% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.52% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.52% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.26% fail on Tank
      • 0.26% fail on Pipe
    • 0.52% fail on Transmission (87% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.26% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.26% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.26% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.26% fail on Joints
    • 0.26% fail on Chassis
      • 0.26% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.26% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.26% fail on Carrier
  • 9.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 8.1% fail on Seat belts (3 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 7.5% fail on Prescribed areas (6 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.26% fail on Attachment
      • 0.26% fail on Requirements
      • 0.26% fail on Condition
    • 1.8% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 8.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.5% fail on Compression ignition
        • 2.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.8% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 1.6% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.26% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.26% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.52% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.52% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 2.3% fail on Fluid leaks (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 1.0% fail on Transmission oil leaks (19 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.78% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.26% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.26% fail on Other leaks
  • 7.3% fail on Tyres
    • 3.9% fail on Condition
    • 3.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.78% fail on Size/type
  • 5.5% fail on Steering
    • 4.7% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 4.4% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.52% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.52% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.26% fail on Power steering
      • 0.26% fail on Operation
      • 0.26% fail on Other components
    • 0.26% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.26% fail on Flexible coupling
  • 1.0% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.78% fail on Attachment
    • 0.26% fail on Condition
  • 0.78% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.78% fail on Registration plates