Nissan Cabstar MOT Results

Registered in 2005
44.5% pass rate
from 643 tests in 2021
(18% worse than other 2005 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 2005 vans and highlighted areas where the Nissan Cabstar is unusually good or bad.

  • 35% fail on Brakes (98% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 34% fail on Brake performance (2 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 31% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (4 times worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 31% fail on Rbt (sp) (4 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 17% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (5 times worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 17% fail on Rbt (sp) (5 times worse than other 2005 vans)
          • 14% fail on Service brake performance (9 times worse than other 2005 vans)
          • 5.8% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 8.1% fail on Service brake performance (100% worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 7.6% fail on Rbt (96% worse than other 2005 vans)
          • 6.7% fail on Service brake performance (110% worse than other 2005 vans)
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.62% fail on Plate brake tester (5 times worse than other 2005 vans)
          • 0.47% fail on Service brake performance (18 times worse than other 2005 vans)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 4.8% fail on Parking brake performance (100% worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 4.7% fail on Rbt (100% worse than other 2005 vans)
          • 4.0% fail on Parking brake performance (100% worse than other 2005 vans)
          • 0.31% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.31% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.16% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.16% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 3.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.62% fail on Brake linings (14 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 2.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.9% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.31% fail on Brake drums (5 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.31% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.16% fail on Cable
        • 0.16% fail on Linkage
    • 3.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.7% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 1.2% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.47% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.31% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.31% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.16% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.16% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.31% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.16% fail on Other components
      • 0.16% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.16% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.16% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.16% fail on Pedal
    • 0.16% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.16% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 30% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (46% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 13% fail on Direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 13% fail on Flashing type (2 times worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 7.9% fail on Side repeaters (6 times worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 6.2% fail on Individual direction indicators (150% worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.47% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.16% fail on Switch
    • 7.2% fail on Headlamps (76% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 7.0% fail on Headlamp (87% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 7.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (140% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 7.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (140% worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 7.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (140% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 6.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 5.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (190% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 5.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.6% fail on Electrical equipment (85% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 3.0% fail on Horn (150% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.47% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.31% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 2.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.0% fail on Position lamps (2 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 1.6% fail on Position lamp (2 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.31% fail on Switch (11 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.31% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.16% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.16% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 22% fail on Body, chassis, structure (61% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 8.1% fail on Cabs (25 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 7.2% fail on Prescribed areas (26 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.62% fail on Steps (14 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.47% fail on Mounting fixings (82 times worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 5.3% fail on Exhaust system (62% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 3.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 3.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 2.3% fail on Seats (4 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 2.3% fail on Driver's seat (8 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 2.0% fail on Chassis
      • 2.0% fail on Chassis condition
    • 2.0% fail on Body (150% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Other body component (2 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.62% fail on Mounting fixings (9 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Body condition
    • 1.9% fail on Fuel system (170% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (3 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.31% fail on Tank
      • 0.31% fail on Hose
    • 1.4% fail on Transmission (69% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Prop shafts
        • 1.1% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.31% fail on Prop shaft
    • 0.47% fail on Floor (5 times worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.31% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.31% fail on Load security
      • 0.31% fail on Dropside (34 times worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.16% fail on Dropside condition
        • 0.16% fail on Other dropside component
    • 0.16% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.16% fail on Carrier
  • 19% fail on Suspension
    • 11% fail on Anti-roll bars (75% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 7.8% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 4.7% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.16% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 6.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 5.6% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.6% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (71% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Other suspension component
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.78% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 15% fail on Visibility (44% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 6.8% fail on Washers (48% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 5.9% fail on Wipers
    • 2.8% fail on View to rear (3 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 2.8% fail on Mirrors (3 times worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.93% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.16% fail on Window
  • 14% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (2 times worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 14% fail on Seat belts (3 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 12% fail on Prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 2.3% fail on Condition (190% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Attachment
      • 0.16% fail on Requirements
    • 0.62% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 13% fail on Steering (110% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 13% fail on Steering linkage components (190% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 8.1% fail on Track rod end (97% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 3.4% fail on Drag link end (27 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.31% fail on Intermediate drop arm (7 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.31% fail on Other components (13 times worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.16% fail on Steering component
        • 0.16% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.16% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.16% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.31% fail on Steering play
      • 0.31% fail on Steering box (7 times worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.16% fail on Power steering
      • 0.16% fail on Operation
  • 6.4% fail on Tyres
    • 3.4% fail on Condition
    • 3.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.62% fail on Size/type
  • 4.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.6% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.93% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.78% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.16% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 1.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.93% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.16% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.16% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.47% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.31% 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
  • 0.16% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.16% fail on Attachment