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MOT History from tests of diesel NISSAN CABSTARs year 1987

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mot history
Pass percent:42.76%
(The average a diesel NISSAN CABSTAR year 1987 passes without issue)
Based on:152 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment32
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|15
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively12
Brake pipe excessively corroded11
Registration plate lamp issues10
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|10
Rear brake application uneven10
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|7
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|6
Horn not working |1.6.2a|6
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Brake hose excessively deteriorated5
Brakes imbalanced across an axle5
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|5
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|4
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|4
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|4
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
Emissions not tested |7.0|4
Registration plate issues4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|4
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort3
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|3
Windscreen has damage3
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Towbar component excessively corroded |6.6.1|2
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|2
Rear brake binding2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left |1.6.B4|2
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|2
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.4.B.1|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened |2.4.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened |2.4.B.1a|1
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4|1
Nearside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Offside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a|1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| obviously incorrectly positioned |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| obviously incorrectly positioned |1.1.A.3a|1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch |1.4.B.1c|1
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a|1
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Rear fog lamp switch insecure |1.3.1a|1
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle |3.1.6b|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|1
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Front Wheel stud|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Centre Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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