Nissan Cabstar MOT Results

Registered in 2010
42.4% pass rate
from 517 tests in 2021
(33% worse than other 2010 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 2010 vans and highlighted areas where the Nissan Cabstar is unusually good or bad.

  • 37% fail on Brakes (150% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 33% fail on Brake performance (3 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 29% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (4 times worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 28% fail on Rbt (sp) (4 times worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.39% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (6 times worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.19% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 12% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (10 times worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 12% fail on Rbt (sp) (10 times worse than other 2010 vans)
          • 10% fail on Service brake performance (14 times worse than other 2010 vans)
          • 2.7% fail on Service brake imbalance (4 times worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.19% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 7.5% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 7.2% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
          • 6.2% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
          • 0.77% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (4 times worse than other 2010 vans)
          • 0.19% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.39% fail on Plate brake tester (5 times worse than other 2010 vans)
          • 0.39% fail on Parking brake performance (18 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 6.6% fail on Service brake performance (180% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 6.4% fail on Rbt (180% worse than other 2010 vans)
          • 5.2% fail on Service brake performance (180% worse than other 2010 vans)
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.19% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.77% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 11% fail on Mechanical brake components (150% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 7.9% fail on Brake discs and drums (3 times worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 7.9% fail on Brake discs (3 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 4.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 4.6% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.39% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.19% fail on Cable
        • 0.19% fail on Lever
    • 4.4% fail on Parking brake control (6 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 4.4% fail on Lever (7 times worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 4.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 4.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 2.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.97% fail on Flexible brake hoses (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.97% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (3 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.97% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (4 times worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.58% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.39% fail on Valves (33 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.19% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.19% fail on Pedal
    • 0.19% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.19% fail on Other components
  • 30% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (58% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 13% fail on Direction indicators (3 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 13% fail on Flashing type (3 times worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 10% fail on Side repeaters (10 times worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 4.3% fail on Individual direction indicators (110% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.19% fail on All direction indicators
    • 8.9% fail on Headlamps (150% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 8.1% fail on Headlamp (140% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.77% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 6.8% fail on Headlamp aim (84% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 5.8% fail on Headlamp aim (73% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (3 times worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 6.2% fail on Electrical equipment (5 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 5.0% fail on Horn (7 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.77% fail on Electrical wiring (8 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.77% fail on Battery(ies) (3 times worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 5.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (82% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 4.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (82% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 4.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (82% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 2.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (56% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 1.2% fail on Position lamps
      • 1.2% fail on Position lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 1.2% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.19% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.19% fail on Switch
  • 22% fail on Suspension (29% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 13% fail on Anti-roll bars (100% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 6.6% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 4.3% fail on Linkage ball joints (82% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 3.7% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.58% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.19% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.19% fail on Linkage
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 9.5% fail on Suspension arms (64% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 9.3% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.7% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.97% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.97% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.77% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.39% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.19% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.39% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.19% fail on Axles
      • 0.19% fail on Axle
    • 0.19% fail on Springs
      • 0.19% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.19% fail on Leaf spring
        • 0.19% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts
    • 0.19% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 20% fail on Visibility (130% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 13% fail on Washers (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 5.0% fail on Wipers
    • 2.5% fail on View to rear (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 2.3% fail on Mirrors (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.97% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.97% fail on Windscreen
  • 19% fail on Body, chassis, structure (140% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 9.5% fail on Exhaust system (5 times worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 2.1% fail on Body (3 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Mounting fixings (57 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.77% fail on Other body component
      • 0.19% fail on Body condition
    • 2.1% fail on Seats (9 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Driver's seat (9 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.77% fail on Passenger's seat (8 times worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 1.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.5% fail on Fuel system (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.97% fail on Tank (9 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.39% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.19% fail on Pipe
    • 1.4% fail on Bumpers (5 times worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.77% fail on Cabs (9 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.58% fail on Prescribed areas (8 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Steps
      • 0.19% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.58% fail on Floor (22 times worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.39% fail on Chassis
      • 0.39% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.39% fail on Towbar (11 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Safety device
      • 0.19% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.39% fail on Transmission (90% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.39% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.19% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.19% fail on Joints
    • 0.19% fail on Load security
      • 0.19% fail on Dropside
        • 0.19% fail on Other dropside component
  • 8.9% fail on Tyres
    • 4.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 4.6% fail on Condition (76% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.19% fail on Size/type
  • 7.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 7.2% fail on Seat belts (3 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 7.0% fail on Prescribed areas (7 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Condition
    • 0.58% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 5.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.4% fail on Compression ignition
        • 2.3% fail on Emissions not tested (4 times worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 1.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.58% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 1.4% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.58% fail on Transmission oil leaks (9 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.58% fail on Other leaks (8 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 4.6% fail on Steering
    • 3.5% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.3% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.4% fail on Power steering (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Operation (7 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.19% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.19% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.97% fail on Road Wheels (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.77% fail on Attachment
    • 0.19% fail on Hubs