MOT History from tests of diesel NISSAN CABSTARs year 1989

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mot history

Pass percent:47.28%

(The average a diesel NISSAN CABSTAR year 1989 passes without issue)

Based on:368 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	53
Brake pipe excessively corroded	45
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	29
Headlamp aim out of alignment	26
Registration plate lamp issues	26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	25
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	19
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	16
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	14
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	14
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	14
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	13
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	11
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	10
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	10
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	10
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Registration plate issues	8
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	7
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	7
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	6
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	6
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	6
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	5
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Rear brake application uneven	5
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Windscreen has damage	4
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	4
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	4
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	4
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	3
Rear brake binding	3
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	3
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	3
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	3
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	3
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	3
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	2
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	2
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	2
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	2
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	2
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	2
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	2
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	2
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	2
Nearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Brake vacuum build up too slow \|3.3.E.6\|	2
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Front Drag link end socket spring weak \|2.2.B.1e\|	1
Front Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps \|1.7.4b\|	1
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Rear front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps \|1.7.4b\|	1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Upper Rear position lamp\|s\| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced \|2.4.B.1d\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced \|2.4.B.1d\|	1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose \|2.4.E.4a\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| obviously incorrectly positioned \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| obviously incorrectly positioned \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin retaining device insecurely fitted \|2.4.B.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Brake pedal has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Rear rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front front brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Front Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	1
Nearside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2f\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Centre Rear Vehicle structure 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
Offside Outer 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 Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk corroded likely to lead to failure under load \|5.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	1
Windscreen washer control missing \|8.2.1a\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper control missing \|8.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Leaf spring saddle is fractured \|2.4.B.7a\|	1
Offside Leaf spring saddle is fractured \|2.4.B.7a\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Front brake application uneven	1
Nearside Front Radius arm synthetic 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
Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Horn not a constant note \|1.7.1e\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Front Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	1
Nearside Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Centre Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened \|3.5.1i\|	1
Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened \|3.5.1i\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing \|2.4.E.2\|	1
Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing \|2.4.E.2\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	1
Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Rear Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Horn control insecure \|1.6.1\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	1
Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Hazard warning switch insecure \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	1
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Offside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm cracked \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Offside Upper Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Direction indicators not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted \|3.6.G.1a\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is fractured \|2.4.B.7a\|	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.

Please note: We take the data from the DVSA. This data is raw and can contain typos and spelling mistakes that garages may have entered while recording a MOT result. Specifically miss-match on names of models and makes. We are constantly cleaning the data so bear with the odd issue.

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MOT History from tests of diesel NISSAN CABSTARs year 1989

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