Suzuki Grand Vitara MOT Results

Registered in 1998
55.8% pass rate
from 129 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1998 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki Grand Vitara is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Body, chassis, structure (130% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 12% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 12% fail on Drive shafts (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 12% fail on Joints (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 6.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.3% fail on Chassis
      • 2.3% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.78% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.78% fail on Carrier
    • 0.78% fail on Body
      • 0.78% fail on Other body component
    • 0.78% fail on Undertray
  • 16% fail on Brakes
    • 9.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 8.5% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 8.5% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 7.0% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt
          • 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 4.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 4.7% fail on Brake linings and pads (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 4.7% fail on Brake pads (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.78% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.78% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.78% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.78% fail on Lever
    • 0.78% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.78% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 13% fail on Suspension
    • 6.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.9% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.78% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.78% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.78% fail on Axles
      • 0.78% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.78% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.78% fail on Springs
      • 0.78% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.78% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.78% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.78% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.78% fail on Ball joint
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 6.2% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.78% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.78% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.78% fail on Headlamp aim
  • 5.4% fail on Visibility
    • 4.7% fail on Wipers
    • 0.78% fail on Washers
  • 4.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.9% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.1% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.6% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.78% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.78% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 3.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.9% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.1% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.78% fail on Condition
  • 3.1% fail on Tyres
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.78% fail on Condition
  • 1.6% fail on Steering
    • 0.78% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.78% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.78% fail on Power steering
      • 0.78% fail on Other components
  • 1.6% fail on Road Wheels (5 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Attachment (6 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  • 0.78% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.78% fail on Registration plates

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