Suzuki An 400 al8 vs Suzuki Vitara: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki An 400 al8
95%
MOT pass rate · 273 vehicles
More reliable
Suzuki Vitara
76%
MOT pass rate · 108,056 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki An 400 al8 is the more reliable of the two — 95% pass first time versus 76%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Suzuki An 400 al8 | Suzuki Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 95% ✓ | 76% |
| MOT failure rate | 5% ✓ | 24% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.2 ✓ | 1.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 8% | 2% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 12,632 mi | 72,554 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 273 | 108,056 |
Most common faults
Suzuki An 400 al8
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))
Suzuki Vitara
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Fuel pipe/s corroded
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki An 400 al8 is the more reliable of the two — 95% pass first time versus 76%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Suzuki An 400 al8 report Full Suzuki Vitara report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.