Nissan Cabstar MOT Results

Registered in 2016
52.1% pass rate
from 1,047 tests in 2021
(90% worse than other 2016 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 2016 vans and highlighted areas where the Nissan Cabstar is unusually good or bad.

  • 26% fail on Brakes (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 16% fail on Brake performance (5 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 14% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (7 times worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 14% fail on Rbt (sp) (7 times worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.19% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (8 times worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.096% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 4.3% fail on Parking brake performance (7 times worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 4.3% fail on Rbt (8 times worse than other 2016 vans)
          • 3.9% fail on Parking brake performance (8 times worse than other 2016 vans)
          • 0.29% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (14 times worse than other 2016 vans)
          • 0.096% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance (180% worse than other 2016 vans)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (4 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (3 times worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (3 times worse than other 2016 vans)
          • 0.76% fail on Service brake imbalance (4 times worse than other 2016 vans)
          • 0.67% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.48% fail on Brake performance not tested (4 times worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 11% fail on Mechanical brake components (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 6.8% fail on Brake discs and drums (7 times worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 6.8% fail on Brake discs (7 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 5.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (110% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 5.3% fail on Brake pads (110% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.096% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.48% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (3 times worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.19% fail on Lever
        • 0.19% fail on Linkage (22 times worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.096% fail on Cable
    • 6.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (9 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 5.1% fail on Electronic stability control (15 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.096% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 3.2% fail on Parking brake control (8 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 3.2% fail on Lever (8 times worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.38% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.38% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (5 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.29% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (5 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.096% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.19% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.096% fail on Pedal
      • 0.096% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.096% fail on Low pressure warning
      • 0.096% fail on Full power hydraulic systems
    • 0.096% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.096% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.096% fail on Valves
    • 0.096% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 21% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (130% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 7.0% fail on Headlamp aim (180% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 6.1% fail on Headlamp aim (160% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.96% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (3 times worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 4.7% fail on Direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 4.7% fail on Flashing type (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 3.4% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 1.3% fail on Individual direction indicators (180% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.096% fail on All direction indicators
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamps (110% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp (110% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.096% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (4 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 3.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (4 times worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 3.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (4 times worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 3.3% fail on Stop lamp (60% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 1.7% fail on Electrical equipment (5 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Horn (11 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.29% fail on Electrical wiring (3 times worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 1.2% fail on Position lamps (4 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Position lamp (4 times worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.1% fail on Reversing lamps (4 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Reversing lamps (5 times worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.19% fail on Outline marker lamps (8 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Outline marker lamp (8 times worse than other 2016 vans)
  • 18% fail on Suspension (3 times worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 15% fail on Anti-roll bars (12 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 6.0% fail on Pins and bushes (26 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 6.0% fail on Linkage ball joints (12 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 5.4% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (24 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint (9 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.57% fail on Linkage (16 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.096% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 3.3% fail on Suspension arms (160% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 3.2% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.76% fail on Wheel bearings (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.67% fail on Other suspension component (3 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.57% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.096% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.38% fail on Springs (75% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.38% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.29% fail on Leaf spring
        • 0.096% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts
    • 0.19% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.19% fail on Suspension rods (10 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes (35 times worse than other 2016 vans)
  • 11% fail on Visibility (100% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 6.8% fail on Washers (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 2.3% fail on Wipers
    • 1.1% fail on View to rear (190% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Mirrors (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.96% fail on Condition of glass (130% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.96% fail on Windscreen (130% worse than other 2016 vans)
  • 7.2% fail on Tyres (54% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 3.9% fail on Condition (65% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 3.6% fail on Tread depth
  • 4.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (130% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 4.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (120% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 3.7% fail on Compression ignition (140% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 3.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (200% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.38% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.096% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.096% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
      • 0.76% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.76% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.38% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.29% fail on Transmission oil leaks (23 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.096% fail on Other leaks
  • 3.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (78% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 1.7% fail on Body (4 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.96% fail on Mounting fixings (79 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.76% fail on Other body component (190% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.096% fail on Body condition
    • 0.76% fail on Bumpers (5 times worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.38% fail on Fuel system (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.096% fail on Tank
      • 0.096% fail on Pipe
    • 0.29% fail on Load security (9 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Dropside (30 times worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.096% fail on Dropside condition
        • 0.096% fail on Other dropside component
      • 0.096% fail on Access panel
    • 0.19% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.19% fail on Seats
      • 0.19% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.19% fail on Cabs (40 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.096% fail on Steps
      • 0.096% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.096% fail on Towbar
      • 0.096% fail on Safety device
      • 0.096% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.096% fail on Transmission
      • 0.096% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.096% fail on Prop shaft
    • 0.096% fail on Doors
      • 0.096% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.096% fail on Catch
  • 1.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.76% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.57% fail on Prescribed areas (45 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.096% fail on Condition
      • 0.096% fail on Load limiters
    • 0.57% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.96% fail on Steering
    • 0.48% fail on Power steering
      • 0.29% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.19% fail on Operation
    • 0.29% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.096% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.19% fail on Steering play (9 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Steering rack (9 times worse than other 2016 vans)
  • 0.38% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.38% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.38% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.29% fail on Attachment
    • 0.096% fail on Condition