MOT History from tests of diesel NISSAN CABSTARs year 1988

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Pass percent:48.50%

(The average a diesel NISSAN CABSTAR year 1988 passes without issue)

Based on:433 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	54
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	52
Registration plate lamp issues	48
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	41
Headlamp aim out of alignment	39
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	31
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	23
Registration plate issues	21
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	20
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	20
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	17
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	16
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	13
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	12
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	11
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Rear brake application uneven	10
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	9
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	8
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	7
Front brake application uneven	7
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	6
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	6
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Windscreen has damage	6
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	5
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	5
Rear brake binding	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	4
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	4
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	4
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	4
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	3
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	3
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	3
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	2
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	2
Centre Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	2
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Brake vacuum build up too slow \|3.3.E.6\|	2
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	2
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))	2
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	2
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Offside Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced \|2.4.B.1d\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced \|2.4.B.1d\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Centre Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective \|anchor\| \|2.4.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin excessively loose in its bracket \|2.4.B.3a\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden \|2.4.A.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden \|2.4.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose stretched \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint \|2.5.B.2a\|	1
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut missing \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation 68% imbalance (1.2.1 (d))	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps \|1.7.4b\|	1
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam intermitant (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of wheel arch \|6.2.2 \|d\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Stop lamp\|s\| all not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	1
Central Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended \|7.1.2 \|d\|\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))	1
Rear Brake valve leaking Brake valve leaking /regulator valve/ (1.1.7 (d) (i))	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	1
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control \|6.1.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour damaged \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	1
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.C.2\|	1
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside front brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Upper Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Rear Service brake grabbing severely \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	1
Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion and offside drop sides \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member top off the shocker mountin \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of cab \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member / handbrake fixing front of leaf spring \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member / handbrake fixing front of leaf spring \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc insecure \|3.5.1i\|	1
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc cracked \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Outer Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	1
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% \|1.3.2c\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Steering system fouling \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.E.4c\|	1
Offside Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels \|3.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced \|2.4.B.1d\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Brake has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	1
Centre Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint \|2.4.G.4b\|	1
Centre Front drive shaft damaged \|2.5.C.2a\|	1
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	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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MOT History from tests of diesel NISSAN CABSTARs year 1988

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