Nissan Cabstar MOT Results

Registered in 2015
51.4% pass rate
from 950 tests in 2021
(67% worse than other 2015 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 2015 vans and highlighted areas where the Nissan Cabstar is unusually good or bad.

  • 27% fail on Brakes (2 times worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 21% fail on Brake performance (5 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 19% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (7 times worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 19% fail on Rbt (sp) (7 times worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.21% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (7 times worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 6.1% fail on Parking brake performance (7 times worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 6.0% fail on Rbt (7 times worse than other 2015 vans)
          • 5.5% fail on Parking brake performance (8 times worse than other 2015 vans)
          • 0.53% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (5 times worse than other 2015 vans)
          • 0.11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance (140% worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt (140% worse than other 2015 vans)
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance (120% worse than other 2015 vans)
          • 0.95% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 2.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (5 times worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (5 times worse than other 2015 vans)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance (6 times worse than other 2015 vans)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance (5 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 11% fail on Mechanical brake components (2 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 6.4% fail on Brake discs and drums (5 times worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 6.4% fail on Brake discs (5 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 5.8% fail on Brake linings and pads (120% worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 5.6% fail on Brake pads (110% worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.21% fail on Brake linings (8 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.32% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.21% fail on Lever
        • 0.11% fail on Cable
    • 4.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (4 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 2.8% fail on Electronic stability control (5 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 1.8% fail on Anti-lock braking system (190% worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 2.4% fail on Parking brake control (5 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 2.4% fail on Lever (5 times worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.53% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.53% fail on Pedal
    • 0.53% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (6 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.53% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (7 times worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.11% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.11% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 23% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (120% worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 6.2% fail on Headlamp aim (130% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 5.9% fail on Headlamp aim (140% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.74% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (200% worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 5.9% fail on Direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 5.9% fail on Flashing type (2 times worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 4.3% fail on Side repeaters (3 times worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 1.8% fail on Individual direction indicators (180% worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.11% fail on All direction indicators
    • 5.4% fail on Headlamps (140% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 5.2% fail on Headlamp (140% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 3.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 3.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 2.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.2% fail on Electrical equipment (5 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 1.8% fail on Horn (10 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.21% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.21% fail on Battery(ies) (5 times worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.74% fail on Reversing lamps (2 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.74% fail on Reversing lamps (2 times worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.63% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.63% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.32% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.11% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Outline marker lamp
  • 19% fail on Suspension (190% worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 15% fail on Anti-roll bars (6 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 6.0% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (19 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 5.5% fail on Pins and bushes (16 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 4.8% fail on Linkage ball joints (4 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.53% fail on Linkage (7 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Anti-roll bar (11 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (16 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 5.5% fail on Suspension arms (190% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 5.4% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.4% fail on Wheel bearings (2 times worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.63% fail on Other suspension component (2 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.63% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.11% fail on Springs
      • 0.11% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.11% fail on Anchor bracket
    • 0.11% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
  • 9.4% fail on Visibility (65% worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 5.2% fail on Washers (100% worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 3.4% fail on Wipers
    • 1.2% fail on View to rear (160% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Mirrors (140% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.74% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.74% fail on Windscreen
  • 7.9% fail on Tyres (60% worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 4.6% fail on Condition (94% worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 3.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.11% fail on Size/type
  • 6.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (160% worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 5.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (130% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 4.3% fail on Compression ignition (130% worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 3.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.21% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.21% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.11% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 1.2% fail on Spark ignition (130% worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (140% worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 1.4% fail on Fluid leaks (7 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.95% fail on Transmission oil leaks (48 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Other leaks (8 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 3.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.0% fail on Body (4 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 1.6% fail on Mounting fixings (116 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.42% fail on Other body component
    • 0.63% fail on Bumpers (4 times worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.32% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.21% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.11% fail on Hose
    • 0.32% fail on Load security (10 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Dropside (44 times worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.11% fail on Dropside condition
        • 0.11% fail on Other dropside component
      • 0.11% fail on Tailgate
    • 0.21% fail on Seats
      • 0.21% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.11% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.11% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.11% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.11% fail on Transmission
      • 0.11% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.11% fail on Joints
    • 0.11% fail on Cabs
      • 0.11% fail on Steps
  • 1.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.4% fail on Seat belts (110% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.95% fail on Prescribed areas (87 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.32% fail on Condition
      • 0.11% fail on Requirements
    • 0.11% fail on Airbags
      • 0.11% fail on Drivers airbag
    • 0.11% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.74% fail on Steering (62% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.42% fail on Power steering
      • 0.21% fail on Operation
      • 0.11% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.11% fail on Other components
    • 0.32% fail on Steering linkage components (80% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.11% fail on Other components
        • 0.11% fail on Steering component
      • 0.11% fail on Locking devices
  • 0.42% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.42% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.42% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.32% fail on Attachment
    • 0.11% fail on Condition