MOT History from tests of petrol SUZUKI SUPERs year 1997

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Pass percent:48.90%

(The average a petrol SUZUKI SUPER year 1997 passes without issue)

Based on:5,910 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	861
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	646
Headlamp aim out of alignment	608
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	445
Registration plate lamp issues	419
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	237
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	225
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	206
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	169
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	160
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	159
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	139
Registration plate issues	131
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	129
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	127
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	124
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	122
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	111
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	105
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	102
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	93
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	90
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	89
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	88
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	87
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	86
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	83
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	78
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	77
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	71
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	71
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	70
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	69
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	66
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	66
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	66
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	65
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	63
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	61
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	60
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	59
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	59
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	58
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	57
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	53
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	48
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	48
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	46
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	45
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	45
Front brake application uneven	43
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	42
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	42
Rear brake application uneven	40
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	39
Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	38
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	38
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	37
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	37
Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	37
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	35
Windscreen has damage	35
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	34
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	33
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	33
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	31
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	30
Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	30
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	30
Rear brake binding	30
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	30
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	29
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	28
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	28
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	27
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	27
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	27
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	27
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	26
Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	23
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	23
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	22
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	22
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	22
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	22
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	21
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	21
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	21
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	21
Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	20
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	20
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	20
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	19
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	19
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	18
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	18
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	18
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	17
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	17
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	17
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	17
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	17
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	16
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	16
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	16
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	16
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	15
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	15
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	15
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	15
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	15
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	15
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	14
Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	14
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	14
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.D.1\|	14
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	13
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	13
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye \|anchor\| \|2.4.B.4\|	13
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	13
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	13
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	13
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	13
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	12
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye \|anchor\| \|2.4.B.4\|	12
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	12
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	12
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	12
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	12
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	11
Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	11
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	11
Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	11
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	11
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	10
Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	10
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	10
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	10
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	10
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	10
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	10
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	10

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 1997

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