MOT History from tests of petrol SUZUKI SUPERs year 1996

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Pass percent:51.79%

(The average a petrol SUZUKI SUPER year 1996 passes without issue)

Based on:3,929 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	505
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	390
Headlamp aim out of alignment	374
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	277
Registration plate lamp issues	210
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	166
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	149
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	144
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	128
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	99
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	95
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	89
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	88
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	86
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	81
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	73
Registration plate issues	67
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	66
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	62
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	62
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	60
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	57
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	56
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	50
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	44
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	44
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	43
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	42
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	42
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	42
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	42
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	41
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	40
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	39
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	38
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	37
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	36
Windscreen has damage	35
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	34
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	33
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	33
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	33
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	32
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	32
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	31
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	31
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	30
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	28
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	27
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	27
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	27
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	25
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	25
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	25
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	25
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	24
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	24
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	24
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	24
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	24
Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	24
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	23
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	21
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	21
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	21
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	20
Front brake application uneven	20
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	19
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	18
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	18
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	18
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	18
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	18
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	18
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	18
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	17
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	16
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	16
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	16
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	16
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	16
Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	15
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	14
Rear brake application uneven	14
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Rear brake binding	13
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	13
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	13
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	12
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	12
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	11
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	11
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	10
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	10
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	10
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	10
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	10
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Spare wheel carrier insecure \|6.4.2\|	9
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	9
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	9
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	9
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	9
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	9
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	9
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	9
Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	8
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	8
Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	8
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	8
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.3.D.1\|	8
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.D.1\|	8
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	8
Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	7
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	7
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	7
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	6
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	6
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	6
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	6
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	6
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	6
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	6
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye \|anchor\| \|2.4.B.4\|	6
Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	6
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	6
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	6

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Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	505
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	390
Headlamp aim out of alignment	374
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	277
Registration plate lamp issues	210
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	166
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	149
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	144
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	128
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	99
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	95
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	89
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	88
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	86
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	81
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	73
Registration plate issues	67
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	66
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	62
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	62
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	60
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	57
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	56
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	50
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	44
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	44
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	43
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	42
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	42
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	42
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	42
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	41
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	40
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	39
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	38
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	37
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	36
Windscreen has damage	35
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	34
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	33
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	33
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	33
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	32
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	32
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	31
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	31
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	30
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	28
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	27
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	27
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	27
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	25
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	25
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	25
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	25
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	24
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	24
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	24
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	24
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	24
Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	24
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	23
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	21
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	21
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	21
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	20
Front brake application uneven	20
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	19
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	18
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	18
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	18
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	18
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	18
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	18
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	18
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	17
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	16
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	16
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	16
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	16
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	16
Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	15
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	14
Rear brake application uneven	14
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Rear brake binding	13
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	13
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	13
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	12
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	12
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	11
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	11
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	10
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	10
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	10
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	10
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	10
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Spare wheel carrier insecure \|6.4.2\|	9
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	9
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	9
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	9
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	9
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	9
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	9
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	9
Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	8
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	8
Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	8
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	8
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.3.D.1\|	8
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.D.1\|	8
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	8
Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	7
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	7
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	7
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	6
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	6
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	6
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	6
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	6
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	6
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	6
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye \|anchor\| \|2.4.B.4\|	6
Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	6
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	6
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	6

MOT History from tests of petrol SUZUKI SUPERs year 1996

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