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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Nissan Cabstar. Check any Cabstar by registration number below.

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61.3%

Avg Pass Rate

-19.9%

vs Nissan Avg

2

Year Ranges

Below Average

Reliability

Nissan Cabstar — MOT Reliability Overview

The Nissan Cabstar has an average MOT pass rate of 61.3%, which is 19.9 percentage points below the Nissan brand average of 81.2%. This suggests the Cabstar can be more maintenance-intensive than average. Pay close attention to the common failure points listed below if you are considering buying one.

Before buying a used Nissan Cabstar, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Nissan Cabstar performs at MOT across different model years.

2016

Based on 35 vehicles

57.1%Below Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

9.5%

Retest Rate

33.3%

0

Based on 14,369 vehicles

65.4%Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Mileage at 5yr

88k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Nearside

11.4%

Front Offside

11.4%

Front Nearside

5.7%

Other Nissan Models

Compare MOT reliability across Nissan models.

Nissan Skyline

92.4% pass rate

Nissan Patrol

74.5% pass rate

Nissan Vanette

41.8% pass rate

Nissan Qashqai (j10 )

93.3% pass rate

Nissan Serena

69.7% pass rate

Nissan Qashqai Tekna Dig-t Mhev

96.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Nissan Cabstar

Nissan Cabstar — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Nissan Cabstar MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Nissan Cabstar?
The average MOT pass rate for the Nissan Cabstar is 61.3% compared to the Nissan average of 81.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Nissan Cabstar?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Nissan Cabstar reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 61.3%, the Nissan Cabstar is rated as "Below Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Nissan Cabstar?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Nissan Cabstar?
Typical mileage for the Nissan Cabstar: 88,358 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Cabstar to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your Nissan Cabstar's MOT History

Enter the registration number for the full MOT history — free and instant.

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