MOT History from tests of petrol SUZUKI SUPERs year 1988

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Pass percent:51.65%

(The average a petrol SUZUKI SUPER year 1988 passes without issue)

Based on:1,150 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	115
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	110
Brake pipe excessively corroded	79
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	66
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	64
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	61
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	54
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	51
Registration plate lamp issues	51
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	39
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	37
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	34
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	32
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	29
Registration plate issues	27
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	27
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	26
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	24
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	24
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	24
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	21
Rear brake application uneven	21
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	20
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	19
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	19
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	18
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	16
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	16
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Rear brake binding	14
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Windscreen has damage	10
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	10
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	10
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	10
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	10
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	9
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	9
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	8
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	8
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	8
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	8
Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	8
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	7
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	7
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	7
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	6
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	5
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Brake hose damaged	5
Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	5
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	5
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	5
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	5
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	5
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	5
Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	4
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	4
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	4
Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	3
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Windscreen washer not working	3
Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	3
Front brake application uneven	3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	3
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	3
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland \|2.5.B.1b\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	3
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	3
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	3
Centre Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	2
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Front Steering rack gaiter missing \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	2
Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	2
Horn control missing \|1.6.1\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% \|1.3.2c\|	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	2
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn \|3.1.5\|	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	2
Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Front Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	2
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	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 aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	2
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	2
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	2
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	2
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland \|2.5.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel \|1.2.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced \|2.4.B.1d\|	2
Offside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	2
Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	2
Offside Front Upper Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Front Lower Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	2
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired \|1.5.1c\|	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	2
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1e\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right \|1.6.B4\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	2
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately supported \|1.9.2a\|	2
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	2

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.

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MOT History from tests of petrol SUZUKI SUPERs year 1988

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