MOT History from tests of petrol NISSAN CABSTARs year 1989

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Pass percent:44.63%

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

Based on:177 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	26
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	20
Headlamp aim out of alignment	18
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	15
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	15
Registration plate lamp issues	13
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	13
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
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	9
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	9
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	5
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	5
Registration plate issues	5
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	5
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	4
Rear brake application uneven	4
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Windscreen has damage	3
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Rear 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\|	2
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed \|6.3.5.a\|	2
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	2
Rear brake binding	2
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	2
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Centre Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket nut missing \|2.4.B.6c\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor. and pedal area \|5.2.6\|	1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users tailgate corroded and insecure \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| idler \|2.2.A.1a\|	1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high sticking badly \|7.3.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Brake load sensing valve inoperative \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| idler \|2.2.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating \|1.4.A.2c\|	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 Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel \|3.3.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel \|3.3.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	1
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.3.B.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, 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
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	1
Nearside Front Front passenger door catch missing \|6.2.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Brake cable inappropriately repaired \|3.5.1n\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Brake cable has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Front brake application uneven	1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings all/front/body/mountings/correded \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings spring/ancor/correded \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Offside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Towbar locking device missing \|6.6.3b\|	1
Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Horn sounds harsh or grating \|1.6.2e\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced \|2.4.B.1d\|	1

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MOT History from tests of petrol NISSAN CABSTARs year 1989

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