Nissan Cabstar MOT Results

Registered in 2011
44.6% pass rate
from 419 tests in 2021
(32% worse than other 2011 vans)
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 2011 vans and highlighted areas where the Nissan Cabstar is unusually good or bad.

  • 34% fail on Brakes (140% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 28% fail on Brake performance (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 24% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (3 times worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 24% fail on Rbt (sp) (3 times worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.24% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 9.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (9 times worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 9.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (9 times worse than other 2011 vans)
          • 8.6% fail on Service brake performance (13 times worse than other 2011 vans)
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake imbalance (3 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 6.2% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 6.0% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
          • 5.7% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
          • 0.24% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.24% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.24% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 4.5% fail on Service brake performance (120% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 4.5% fail on Rbt (120% worse than other 2011 vans)
          • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.24% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 9.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (110% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 5.5% fail on Brake discs and drums (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 5.5% fail on Brake discs (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 4.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 4.5% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.72% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.48% fail on Cable
        • 0.24% fail on Lever
    • 5.0% fail on Parking brake control (8 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 5.0% fail on Lever (8 times worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 3.8% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 3.8% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 3.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.4% fail on Load sensing valves (34 times worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.95% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (3 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.95% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (3 times worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.72% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.72% fail on Pedal
    • 0.24% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 29% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (53% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 11% fail on Direction indicators (3 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 11% fail on Flashing type (3 times worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 9.3% fail on Side repeaters (10 times worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 2.9% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 9.5% fail on Headlamps (180% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 9.5% fail on Headlamp (200% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 5.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 5.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.95% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 3.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 3.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 2.9% fail on Electrical equipment (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Horn (200% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.72% fail on Trailer electrical socket (8 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.48% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.24% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 2.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (51% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 2.1% fail on Reversing lamps (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Reversing lamps (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 1.2% fail on Position lamps
      • 1.2% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.48% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 21% fail on Suspension (32% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 13% fail on Anti-roll bars (110% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 7.6% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 4.3% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 2.9% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.48% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (10 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.48% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.24% fail on Linkage
    • 8.4% fail on Suspension arms (57% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 7.9% fail on Ball joint (170% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.24% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.7% fail on Other suspension component (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.24% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.95% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.72% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.72% fail on Springs (84% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.72% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.48% fail on Leaf spring
        • 0.24% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts
    • 0.24% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint
  • 14% fail on Visibility (67% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 9.3% fail on Washers (130% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 4.1% fail on Wipers
    • 1.7% fail on View to rear
      • 1.7% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.95% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.95% fail on Windscreen
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure (63% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust system (140% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 2.6% fail on Seats (10 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 1.9% fail on Driver's seat (10 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.95% fail on Passenger's seat (10 times worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure (3 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (3 times worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 1.7% fail on Fuel system (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Tank (7 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.48% fail on Pipe
      • 0.24% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 1.7% fail on Body (3 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.72% fail on Other body component
      • 0.48% fail on Body condition (29 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.48% fail on Mounting fixings (27 times worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 1.4% fail on Bumpers (6 times worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.95% fail on Chassis (3 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.95% fail on Chassis condition (3 times worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.72% fail on Transmission (80% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.48% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.48% fail on Joints
      • 0.24% fail on Belts
    • 0.24% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.24% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.24% fail on Floor
    • 0.24% fail on Cabs
      • 0.24% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 8.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (3 times worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 7.9% fail on Seat belts (6 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 7.6% fail on Prescribed areas (25 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.24% fail on Requirements
      • 0.24% fail on Condition
    • 0.48% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 6.2% fail on Tyres
    • 4.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.24% fail on Size/type
  • 5.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.8% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.7% fail on Emissions not tested (3 times worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.72% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 0.95% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.72% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.24% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 1.2% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.48% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.48% fail on Transmission oil leaks (12 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.24% fail on Other leaks
  • 4.3% fail on Steering
    • 2.4% fail on Power steering (5 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Operation (9 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.48% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.24% fail on Pump
      • 0.24% fail on Other components
    • 1.7% fail on Steering linkage components (61% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Track rod end (65% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.48% fail on Steering play
      • 0.24% fail on Steering box
      • 0.24% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.4% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.24% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.24% fail on Attachment