Nissan Cabstar MOT Results

Registered in 2013
46.0% pass rate
from 663 tests in 2021
(45% worse than other 2013 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 2013 vans and highlighted areas where the Nissan Cabstar is unusually good or bad.

  • 31% fail on Brakes (190% worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 27% fail on Brake performance (4 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 24% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (5 times worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 24% fail on Rbt (sp) (5 times worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.15% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 9.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (12 times worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 9.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (12 times worse than other 2013 vans)
          • 8.0% fail on Service brake performance (18 times worse than other 2013 vans)
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake imbalance (6 times worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.15% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 6.5% fail on Parking brake performance (4 times worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 6.3% fail on Rbt (4 times worse than other 2013 vans)
          • 5.4% fail on Parking brake performance (4 times worse than other 2013 vans)
          • 0.60% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (4 times worse than other 2013 vans)
          • 0.30% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (6 times worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.15% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.15% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 4.7% fail on Service brake performance (190% worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 4.7% fail on Rbt (200% worse than other 2013 vans)
          • 3.5% fail on Service brake performance (170% worse than other 2013 vans)
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 9.8% fail on Mechanical brake components (150% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 6.5% fail on Brake discs and drums (4 times worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 6.5% fail on Brake discs (4 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 5.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (73% worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 5.0% fail on Brake pads (70% worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.15% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.75% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (2 times worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.45% fail on Lever (7 times worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.30% fail on Cable
        • 0.15% fail on Linkage
    • 2.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (130% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system (180% worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 1.8% fail on Parking brake control (3 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 1.8% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.75% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.75% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (4 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.75% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (6 times worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.60% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.60% fail on Pedal
    • 0.60% fail on Load sensing valves (90 times worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.15% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 26% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (52% worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 8.7% fail on Direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 8.7% fail on Flashing type (2 times worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 6.3% fail on Side repeaters (5 times worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 3.0% fail on Individual direction indicators (99% worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.15% fail on All direction indicators
    • 6.3% fail on Headlamps (110% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 6.2% fail on Headlamp (110% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 6.2% fail on Headlamp aim (82% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 5.3% fail on Headlamp aim (71% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (2 times worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 4.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (180% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 4.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (180% worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 4.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (180% worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 4.5% fail on Electrical equipment (7 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 3.8% fail on Horn (10 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.45% fail on Electrical wiring (5 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.15% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 4.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (62% better than other 2013 vans)
    • 1.2% fail on Position lamps (2 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Position lamp (2 times worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.90% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.90% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.30% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 21% fail on Suspension (100% worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 14% fail on Anti-roll bars (3 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 6.0% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 5.4% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 3.8% fail on Linkage ball joints (2 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.45% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (22 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.45% fail on Linkage
      • 0.15% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 6.8% fail on Suspension arms (87% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 6.5% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.60% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.15% fail on Suspension arm
    • 2.4% fail on Wheel bearings (170% worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 2.0% fail on Other suspension component (5 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint (8 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.45% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.15% fail on Springs
      • 0.15% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.15% fail on Shackle pins and bushes
    • 0.15% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 14% fail on Visibility (100% worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 9.0% fail on Washers (180% worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 3.9% fail on Wipers
    • 1.1% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.90% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.15% fail on Window
    • 0.90% fail on View to rear
      • 0.90% fail on Mirrors
  • 8.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (140% worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 7.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (110% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 6.3% fail on Compression ignition (130% worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 5.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.75% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.15% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.5% fail on Fluid leaks (4 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.60% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.45% fail on Transmission oil leaks (12 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.30% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks (33 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Other leaks
  • 8.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (5 times worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 7.7% fail on Seat belts (9 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 6.5% fail on Prescribed areas (88 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Condition
      • 0.60% fail on Requirements (14 times worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.60% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.30% fail on Airbags (17 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.30% fail on Drivers airbag (17 times worse than other 2013 vans)
  • 7.7% fail on Tyres
    • 4.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.8% fail on Condition
    • 0.30% fail on Size/type
  • 6.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.8% fail on Seats (11 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Driver's seat (18 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.45% fail on Passenger's seat (6 times worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 1.2% fail on Body (2 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.75% fail on Mounting fixings (67 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.30% fail on Other body component
      • 0.15% fail on Body condition
    • 1.1% fail on Bumpers (5 times worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Cabs (170 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.75% fail on Prescribed areas (189 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.30% fail on Steps (227 times worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.60% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.30% fail on Tank (6 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.30% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.15% fail on Hose
    • 0.60% fail on Transmission (82% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.60% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.60% fail on Joints
    • 0.45% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.30% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.15% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.15% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.30% fail on Chassis (9 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.15% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.30% fail on Spare wheel (5 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Spare wheel condition
      • 0.15% fail on Carrier
    • 0.30% fail on Floor (84 times worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.15% fail on Towbar
      • 0.15% fail on Safety device
    • 0.15% fail on Load security
      • 0.15% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.15% fail on Tailgate condition
  • 1.7% fail on Steering
    • 0.75% fail on Power steering
      • 0.60% fail on Operation (6 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.60% fail on Steering linkage components (77% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.60% fail on Track rod end (75% better than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.30% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.15% fail on Operation
      • 0.15% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.90% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.90% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.60% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.30% fail on Condition
    • 0.30% fail on Attachment