Nissan Cabstar MOT Results

Registered in 2000
49.0% pass rate
from 151 tests in 2021
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 2000 vans and highlighted areas where the Nissan Cabstar is unusually good or bad.

  • 28% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 9.9% fail on Headlamps (120% worse than other 2000 vans)
      • 9.3% fail on Headlamp (140% worse than other 2000 vans)
      • 0.66% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 6.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 6.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 4.6% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 2.0% fail on Side repeaters
    • 6.6% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 5.3% fail on Battery(ies) (4 times worse than other 2000 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Horn
      • 0.66% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 4.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.66% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 4.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 4.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 3.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.3% fail on Position lamps
      • 1.3% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.66% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 26% fail on Brakes
    • 19% fail on Brake performance (57% worse than other 2000 vans)
      • 13% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (190% worse than other 2000 vans)
        • 13% fail on Rbt (sp) (180% worse than other 2000 vans)
        • 0.66% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 6.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 6.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 4.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 3.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.66% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.66% fail on Service brake performance
      • 6.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 6.0% fail on Rbt
          • 4.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.66% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 4.0% fail on Brake discs and drums (2 times worse than other 2000 vans)
        • 4.0% fail on Brake discs (2 times worse than other 2000 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads
    • 4.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.3% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.66% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.66% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.66% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.66% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.66% fail on Other braking system component
  • 23% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 6.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 4.6% fail on Cabs (11 times worse than other 2000 vans)
      • 3.3% fail on Prescribed areas (9 times worse than other 2000 vans)
      • 0.66% fail on Steps
      • 0.66% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 4.0% fail on Chassis
      • 3.3% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.66% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 4.0% fail on Body (2 times worse than other 2000 vans)
      • 2.6% fail on Other body component (5 times worse than other 2000 vans)
      • 0.66% fail on Body condition
      • 0.66% fail on Panel
    • 2.6% fail on Fuel system
      • 2.0% fail on Tank (8 times worse than other 2000 vans)
      • 0.66% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 2.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 2.0% fail on Seats
      • 2.0% fail on Driver's seat (4 times worse than other 2000 vans)
    • 1.3% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.66% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.66% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.66% fail on Load security
      • 0.66% fail on Dropside
        • 0.66% fail on Dropside condition
  • 17% fail on Suspension
    • 5.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.6% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 2.0% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 1.3% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (14 times worse than other 2000 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 3.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.6% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 2.6% fail on Springs
      • 1.3% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.66% fail on Leaf spring
        • 0.66% fail on Anchor pins and bushes
      • 1.3% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.6% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.66% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.0% fail on Axles (15 times worse than other 2000 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on King pins (47 times worse than other 2000 vans)
      • 0.66% fail on Stub axle
    • 1.3% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.66% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.66% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.66% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 16% fail on Visibility
    • 8.6% fail on Wipers
    • 4.6% fail on Washers
    • 2.0% fail on View to rear
      • 2.0% fail on Mirrors
    • 1.3% fail on Condition of glass
      • 1.3% fail on Windscreen
  • 11% fail on Steering
    • 7.3% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 4.0% fail on Drag link end (23 times worse than other 2000 vans)
      • 2.6% fail on Track rod end
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2000 vans)
    • 4.0% fail on Power steering (3 times worse than other 2000 vans)
      • 2.6% fail on Other components (9 times worse than other 2000 vans)
      • 2.0% fail on Pipes and hoses (7 times worse than other 2000 vans)
    • 1.3% fail on Steering play (6 times worse than other 2000 vans)
      • 0.66% fail on Steering box
      • 0.66% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.66% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.66% fail on Steering box
  • 7.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 7.3% fail on Seat belts
      • 7.3% fail on Prescribed areas (160% worse than other 2000 vans)
  • 6.0% fail on Tyres
    • 4.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
  • 2.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.6% fail on Compression ignition
        • 2.6% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.66% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 2.0% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 2.0% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.3% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter (21 times worse than other 2000 vans)
    • 1.3% fail on Speedometer (21 times worse than other 2000 vans)