Nissan Cabstar MOT Results

Registered in 2008
43.3% pass rate
from 536 tests in 2021
(25% worse than other 2008 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 2008 vans and highlighted areas where the Nissan Cabstar is unusually good or bad.

  • 35% fail on Brakes (100% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 30% fail on Brake performance (190% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 25% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 25% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 12% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (6 times worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 12% fail on Rbt (sp) (6 times worse than other 2008 vans)
          • 11% fail on Service brake performance (11 times worse than other 2008 vans)
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (150% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 6.7% fail on Parking brake performance (140% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 6.3% fail on Rbt (140% worse than other 2008 vans)
          • 5.6% fail on Parking brake performance (130% worse than other 2008 vans)
          • 0.56% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.37% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (5 times worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.37% fail on Decelerometer (15 times worse than other 2008 vans)
          • 0.37% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (17 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 6.5% fail on Service brake performance (120% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 6.2% fail on Rbt (110% worse than other 2008 vans)
          • 5.4% fail on Service brake performance (120% worse than other 2008 vans)
          • 0.93% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (74 times worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.37% fail on Plate brake tester (5 times worse than other 2008 vans)
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (7 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 9.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (110% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 6.2% fail on Brake discs and drums (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 6.2% fail on Brake discs (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.19% fail on Brake drums
      • 3.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 3.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.75% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.37% fail on Cable
        • 0.37% fail on Lever
    • 3.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (100% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 3.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system (130% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 3.0% fail on Parking brake control (3 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 3.0% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 3.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.56% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.37% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.37% fail on Pedal
    • 0.37% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.19% fail on Other components
      • 0.19% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.19% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
    • 0.19% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.19% fail on Servos
    • 0.19% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 32% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (63% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 12% fail on Direction indicators (3 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 12% fail on Flashing type (3 times worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 9.0% fail on Side repeaters (8 times worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 3.9% fail on Individual direction indicators (100% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 9.1% fail on Headlamps (150% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 9.1% fail on Headlamp (170% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 8.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 6.3% fail on Headlamp aim (65% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 6.0% fail on Headlamp aim (70% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.75% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 5.6% fail on Electrical equipment (3 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 4.7% fail on Horn (4 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.56% fail on Trailer electrical socket (5 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.37% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 5.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (92% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 5.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (92% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 5.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (92% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 2.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.75% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.75% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.37% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 19% fail on Suspension
    • 11% fail on Anti-roll bars (58% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 5.6% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 5.6% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.75% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.37% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.37% fail on Linkage
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.19% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.19% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 6.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 6.5% fail on Ball joint (89% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.5% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.93% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.93% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (67% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.75% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.75% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.37% fail on Springs (92% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.37% fail on Leaf springs (79% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.19% fail on Leaf spring
        • 0.19% fail on Shackle bracket
    • 0.19% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.19% fail on Sub-frame
  • 18% fail on Visibility (94% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 13% fail on Washers (190% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 4.7% fail on Wipers
    • 3.0% fail on View to rear (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 3.0% fail on Mirrors (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.37% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.37% fail on Windscreen
  • 17% fail on Body, chassis, structure (63% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 6.3% fail on Exhaust system (180% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 2.8% fail on Fuel system (3 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (5 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Tank (6 times worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 2.6% fail on Seats (8 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 2.2% fail on Driver's seat (11 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.75% fail on Passenger's seat (6 times worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 2.6% fail on Cabs (15 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 2.2% fail on Prescribed areas (16 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Steps
      • 0.19% fail on Cab condition
      • 0.19% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 1.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.19% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 1.5% fail on Bumpers (5 times worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 1.3% fail on Chassis
      • 1.3% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.1% fail on Body
      • 0.75% fail on Other body component
      • 0.37% fail on Mounting fixings (9 times worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.56% fail on Floor (8 times worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.37% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.19% fail on Spare wheel condition
      • 0.19% fail on Carrier
    • 0.19% fail on Load security
      • 0.19% fail on Dropside
        • 0.19% fail on Other dropside component
    • 0.19% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 6.3% fail on Steering
    • 5.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 5.2% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.19% fail on Other components
        • 0.19% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.56% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.56% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.19% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.19% fail on Power steering
      • 0.19% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.19% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.19% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.19% fail on Steering play
      • 0.19% fail on Steering rack
  • 6.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (84% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 5.2% fail on Seat belts (140% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 4.9% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.37% fail on Condition
    • 1.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 5.6% fail on Tyres
    • 3.0% fail on Condition
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.56% fail on Size/type
  • 5.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.4% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.5% fail on Emissions not tested (160% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.37% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 0.56% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.19% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.19% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.19% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 1.5% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.75% fail on Transmission oil leaks (13 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.37% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.37% fail on Other leaks
  • 2.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle (150% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 2.1% fail on Registration plates (150% worse than other 2008 vans)
  • 2.1% fail on Road Wheels (4 times worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 1.7% fail on Attachment (4 times worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.56% fail on Condition (8 times worse than other 2008 vans)