Can't test without successful make

[Brent Clark]

Hello world

I have this problem using perl shell to  install cpan modules.
I keep getting this

Running make test
  Can't test without successful make
Running make install
  make had returned bad status, install seems impossible

I have tried removing the .cpan directory, but this has not made any difference, if someone could assist, I would me 
most greatful.

Kind Regards
Brent Clark