MOT History from tests of diesel NISSAN CABSTARs year 2003

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Pass percent:49.69%

(The average a diesel NISSAN CABSTAR year 2003 passes without issue)

Based on:11,778 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	2140
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	1189
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	980
Headlamp aim out of alignment	831
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	658
Registration plate lamp issues	535
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	507
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	291
Brake pipe excessively corroded	280
Rear brake binding	272
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	268
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	225
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	222
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	213
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	208
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	206
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	203
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	191
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	173
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	170
Rear brake application uneven	166
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	157
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	157
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	150
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	148
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	148
Registration plate issues	145
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	144
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	141
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	140
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	125
Windscreen has damage	121
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	120
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	120
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	116
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	114
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	111
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	110
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	107
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	105
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	104
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	104
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	101
Windscreen washer not working	95
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	95
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	94
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	94
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	92
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	91
Nearside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	91
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	89
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	87
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	85
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	81
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	80
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	78
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	78
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	78
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	78
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	77
Nearside Side repeater insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	75
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	74
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	72
Offside Side repeater insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	72
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	70
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	70
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	67
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	65
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	65
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	64
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	63
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	63
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	63
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	63
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	63
Offside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	58
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	55
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	55
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	55
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	53
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	53
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	53
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	52
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	52
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	50
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	49
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	49
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	48
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	48
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	47
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	47
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	44
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	44
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	44
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	43
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	42
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	42
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	41
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	41
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	41
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	40
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	39
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	39
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	39
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	39
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	39
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	38
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))	37
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	37
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	37
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	36
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	36
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	35
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	35
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	34
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	34
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	34
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	34
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	34
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	33
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	33
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	33
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	33
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))	33
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	32
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))	32
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	32
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	32
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	32
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	31
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	31
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	30
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	30
Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))	29
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	29
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	29
Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))	29
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	29
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	29
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	29
Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))	28
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	28
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	28
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	28
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	28
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	28
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	28
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	27
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	27
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	27
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	27
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	26
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	26
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	26
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	26
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	25
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	25
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	25
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	25
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	25
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))	25
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	25
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	24
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	24
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	24
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	24
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	24
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	24
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	24
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	24
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	24
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	23
Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	23
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	23
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	23
Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	23
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	23
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))	23
Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))	23
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	22
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	22
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	22
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	22
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))	22
Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))	22
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	22
Offside Front Side repeater insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	21
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	21
Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	21
Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	21
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	21
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	21
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	21
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))	20
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	20
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	20
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	20
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	20
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	20
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	20
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	20
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	19
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	19
Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	19
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))	19
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	19
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	19
Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	19
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	19
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	19
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	19
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	19
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))	19
Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	19
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	19
Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))	18
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	18
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	18
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	18
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	18
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	18
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	18
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	18
Nearside Front Side repeater insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	18
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	18
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	18
Brake hose damaged	18
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	18
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	18

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MOT History from tests of diesel NISSAN CABSTARs year 2003

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