MOT History from tests of diesel NISSAN CABSTARs year 1990

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Pass percent:47.28%

(The average a diesel NISSAN CABSTAR year 1990 passes without issue)

Based on:368 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	77
Headlamp aim out of alignment	56
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	42
Registration plate lamp issues	36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	32
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	29
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	23
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	20
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	18
Registration plate issues	18
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	16
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	15
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	15
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	13
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Rear brake binding	9
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	9
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	7
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	6
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	6
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	5
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	5
Rear brake application uneven	5
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Windscreen has damage	5
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	4
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	4
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	4
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	4
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	3
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	3
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	3
Front brake application uneven	3
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Brake pedal has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Hazard warning switch missing \|1.4.B.1d\|	2
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced \|2.4.B.1d\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	2
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	2
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Horn control missing \|1.6.1\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	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
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	2
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	2
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	2
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	2
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.2\|	2
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
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 Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.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 Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Nearside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Horn not a constant note \|1.7.1e\|	1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	1
Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	1
Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Rear All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Steering wheel locking device insecure \|2.1.6\|	1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced \|2.4.B.1d\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Outer Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))	1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))	1
Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))	1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	1
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.4.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam \|1.7.4a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam \|1.7.4a\|	1
Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Centre Front Brake cable has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Brake servo insecurely mounted \|3.6.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Centre Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.G.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	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
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	1
Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	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 unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand \|1.2.4c\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right \|1.6.B4\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Front Front 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
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Centre Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened \|2.4.E.1b\|	1
Centre Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam \|1.7.4a\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	1
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	1
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2f\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	1
Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Rear Position lamp switch missing \|1.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring linkage pin excessively loose in its bracket \|2.4.B.3a\|	1
Position lamp switch insecure \|1.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the gauge has reached the warning mark \|3.3.E.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Rear 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
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Brake has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound \|1.6.2e\|	1
Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Offside Front Upper Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Centre Front Upper Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Outer Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor, marked yellow \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor, marked yellow \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged \|3.6.B.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	1
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	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
Centre Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.3\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	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 1990

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