Nissan Cabstar MOT Results

Registered in 2012
44.5% pass rate
from 618 tests in 2021
(37% worse than other 2012 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 2012 vans and highlighted areas where the Nissan Cabstar is unusually good or bad.

  • 33% fail on Brakes (160% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 27% fail on Brake performance (3 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 23% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (4 times worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 22% fail on Rbt (sp) (4 times worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.32% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (6 times worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.16% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 8.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (9 times worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 8.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (9 times worse than other 2012 vans)
          • 7.0% fail on Service brake performance (12 times worse than other 2012 vans)
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake imbalance (5 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 7.1% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 7.1% fail on Rbt (3 times worse than other 2012 vans)
          • 6.3% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2012 vans)
          • 0.65% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (3 times worse than other 2012 vans)
          • 0.16% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 4.7% fail on Service brake performance (150% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 4.7% fail on Rbt (160% worse than other 2012 vans)
          • 3.6% fail on Service brake performance (140% worse than other 2012 vans)
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake imbalance (3 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.32% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 10% fail on Mechanical brake components (140% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 7.0% fail on Brake discs and drums (3 times worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 7.0% fail on Brake discs (4 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 5.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (74% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 5.3% fail on Brake pads (76% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.65% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.49% fail on Lever (6 times worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.16% fail on Cable
    • 4.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (3 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 4.9% fail on Anti-lock braking system (4 times worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 2.8% fail on Parking brake control (4 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 2.8% fail on Lever (4 times worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 1.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.97% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (4 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.81% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (4 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.49% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.49% fail on Pedal
    • 0.32% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.16% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.16% fail on Valves
    • 0.16% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.16% fail on Servos
    • 0.16% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.16% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 28% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (51% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 9.1% fail on Direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 9.1% fail on Flashing type (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 7.3% fail on Side repeaters (7 times worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 2.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.16% fail on All direction indicators
    • 7.1% fail on Headlamps (120% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 7.0% fail on Headlamp (120% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 5.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 5.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 5.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 5.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (47% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 1.8% fail on Electrical equipment (150% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Horn (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.16% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.97% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.97% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.97% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.97% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.16% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.16% fail on Outline marker lamp
    • 0.16% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.16% fail on Switch
    • 0.16% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 22% fail on Suspension (64% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 15% fail on Anti-roll bars (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 9.1% fail on Pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 4.7% fail on Linkage ball joints (140% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 3.9% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage (3 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.97% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.32% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.16% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 7.6% fail on Suspension arms (61% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 6.8% fail on Ball joint (190% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.81% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.32% fail on Suspension arm (13 times worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 3.7% fail on Wheel bearings (200% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.81% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.65% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.65% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.65% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.16% fail on Springs
      • 0.16% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.16% fail on Leaf spring
  • 13% fail on Visibility (77% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 7.4% fail on Washers (120% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 4.5% fail on Wipers
    • 1.6% fail on Condition of glass (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 1.6% fail on Windscreen (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 1.6% fail on View to rear (160% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 1.6% fail on Mirrors (170% worse than other 2012 vans)
  • 9.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (97% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 8.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (88% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 6.0% fail on Compression ignition (70% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 4.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (120% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.81% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.81% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.16% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 2.4% fail on Spark ignition (160% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 2.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (180% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 1.3% fail on Fluid leaks (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.49% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.49% fail on Other leaks (7 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.32% fail on Transmission oil leaks (6 times worse than other 2012 vans)
  • 8.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (4 times worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 8.3% fail on Seat belts (9 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 7.8% fail on Prescribed areas (61 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.32% fail on Requirements (5 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Condition
    • 0.65% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 7.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.8% fail on Seats (7 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 1.8% fail on Driver's seat (11 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 1.5% fail on Body (3 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.97% fail on Mounting fixings (59 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.32% fail on Other body component
      • 0.16% fail on Panel
    • 1.3% fail on Fuel system (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.65% fail on Tank (7 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.65% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.97% fail on Integral vehicle structure (7 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.97% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (7 times worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.97% fail on Bumpers (5 times worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.65% fail on Cabs (40 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.32% fail on Steps (79 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.32% fail on Cab condition (319 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.32% fail on Prescribed areas (28 times worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.32% fail on Towbar (11 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.32% fail on Other towbar components (16 times worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.32% fail on Load security (7 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.16% fail on Tailgate condition
      • 0.16% fail on Dropside
        • 0.16% fail on Dropside condition
    • 0.16% fail on Chassis
      • 0.16% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.16% fail on Doors
      • 0.16% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.16% fail on Door condition
    • 0.16% fail on Floor
  • 5.8% fail on Tyres
    • 3.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.16% fail on Size/type
  • 2.8% fail on Steering
    • 1.3% fail on Steering linkage components (61% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Track rod end (58% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.97% fail on Power steering (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.65% fail on Operation (5 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.16% fail on Other components
    • 0.32% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.16% fail on Operation
      • 0.16% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.16% fail on Steering wheel
  • 1.5% fail on Identification of the vehicle (150% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plates (150% worse than other 2012 vans)
  • 0.49% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.49% fail on Attachment