Nissan Cabstar MOT Results

Registered in 2004
47.5% pass rate
from 642 tests in 2021
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 2004 vans and highlighted areas where the Nissan Cabstar is unusually good or bad.

  • 37% fail on Brakes (100% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 34% fail on Brake performance (190% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 30% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (3 times worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 29% fail on Rbt (sp) (3 times worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.47% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (5 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 17% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (4 times worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 17% fail on Rbt (sp) (4 times worse than other 2004 vans)
          • 15% fail on Service brake performance (7 times worse than other 2004 vans)
          • 5.3% fail on Service brake imbalance (180% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 8.7% fail on Service brake performance (100% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 8.4% fail on Rbt (99% worse than other 2004 vans)
          • 6.7% fail on Service brake performance (92% worse than other 2004 vans)
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake imbalance (140% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.31% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 5.3% fail on Parking brake performance (120% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 5.0% fail on Rbt (110% worse than other 2004 vans)
          • 3.9% fail on Parking brake performance (84% worse than other 2004 vans)
          • 0.62% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.47% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (7 times worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.16% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.16% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.16% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.16% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.62% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.16% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.93% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.16% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.31% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.31% fail on Cable
    • 1.4% fail on Parking brake control (140% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Lever (140% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.62% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.31% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.31% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.62% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.62% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.47% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.31% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.31% fail on Pedal
    • 0.31% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.31% fail on Valves
    • 0.16% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 27% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (25% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 12% fail on Direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 12% fail on Flashing type (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 8.7% fail on Side repeaters (6 times worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 4.2% fail on Individual direction indicators (76% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.93% fail on All direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 7.0% fail on Headlamps (55% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 6.5% fail on Headlamp (63% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.47% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.16% fail on Dipswitch
    • 6.9% fail on Stop lamp
    • 5.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (170% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 4.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 4.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 4.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 3.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.7% fail on Horn
      • 1.4% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.16% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.16% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 1.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (57% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.93% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.16% fail on Switch
    • 0.31% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.31% fail on Switch
    • 0.16% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.16% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 21% fail on Body, chassis, structure (48% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 7.2% fail on Cabs (18 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 5.9% fail on Prescribed areas (18 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.62% fail on Steps (10 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.62% fail on Mounting fixings (52 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.31% fail on Cab condition (79 times worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 4.5% fail on Exhaust system
    • 3.6% fail on Seats (9 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 3.6% fail on Driver's seat (19 times worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 3.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 3.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 2.8% fail on Fuel system (3 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 2.0% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (6 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.62% fail on Tank
      • 0.16% fail on System
    • 2.3% fail on Chassis
      • 2.3% fail on Chassis condition
    • 2.3% fail on Body (160% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Mounting fixings (14 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.78% fail on Other body component
      • 0.47% fail on Body condition (5 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Panel
    • 0.62% fail on Transmission (87% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.62% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.62% fail on Joints
    • 0.62% fail on Floor (6 times worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.47% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.31% fail on Doors
      • 0.16% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.16% fail on Door condition
      • 0.16% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.16% fail on Door condition
    • 0.16% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.16% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.16% fail on Towbar
      • 0.16% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.16% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.16% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.16% fail on Load security
      • 0.16% fail on Tailgate
  • 18% fail on Suspension
    • 11% fail on Anti-roll bars (79% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 7.6% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 3.9% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.93% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.31% fail on Linkage
      • 0.16% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.16% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint
    • 5.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 5.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.16% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (80% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.1% fail on Other suspension component
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.47% fail on Springs (88% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.47% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.31% fail on Shackle pins and bushes
        • 0.16% fail on Leaf spring
    • 0.31% fail on Axles
      • 0.31% fail on King pins (25 times worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.31% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.31% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.31% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.16% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint
  • 13% fail on Visibility
    • 6.5% fail on Wipers
    • 6.4% fail on Washers
    • 2.8% fail on View to rear (3 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 2.8% fail on Mirrors (3 times worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.62% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.62% fail on Windscreen
  • 13% fail on Steering (82% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 12% fail on Steering linkage components (140% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 7.0% fail on Track rod end (56% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 3.4% fail on Drag link end (22 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.31% fail on Other components (6 times worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.31% fail on Steering linkage (11 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Intermediate drop arm
      • 0.16% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.62% fail on Power steering
      • 0.31% fail on Operation
      • 0.16% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.16% fail on Other components
    • 0.62% fail on Steering play
      • 0.62% fail on Steering box (10 times worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.16% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.16% fail on Steering column
  • 12% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (160% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 12% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 10% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 1.6% fail on Condition
      • 0.47% fail on Requirements (4 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.31% fail on Attachment
    • 0.16% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 5.9% fail on Tyres
    • 3.4% fail on Condition
    • 2.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.47% fail on Size/type
  • 5.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.4% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 1.4% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 1.2% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.16% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.78% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.62% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.16% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.62% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.47% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.16% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.47% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.47% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.31% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.31% fail on Speedometer (5 times worse than other 2004 vans)