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MOT reliability

Vauxhall Griffon

2 vehicles · 17 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Vauxhall Griffon vehicles and 17 completed MOT tests, the Vauxhall Griffon has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 59,281 miles.

2
Vehicles
17
MOT tests
501
Avg miles / year
2.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Vauxhall Griffon problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Vauxhall Griffon MOT tests:

  • Other91%
  • Steering18%
  • Seatbelts & equipment4%
  • Emissions & nuisance2%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Vauxhall Griffon MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Vauxhall Griffon MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (3 times)
  2. Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (2 times)
  3. Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c) (2 times)
  4. Horn not working (1.6.2a) (2 times)
  5. Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  6. Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
  7. Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
  8. steering column catching bodywork (2 times)
  9. Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) (1 times)
  10. Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) (1 times)
  11. Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) (1 times)
  12. Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6) (1 times)
  13. slight wear in lowre steering bush (1 times)
  14. slight wear in lower steering bush (1 times)
  15. Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) (1 times)

Vauxhall Griffon pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1972 1 14 71% 57,355
1971 1 3 100% 61,208

Vauxhall Griffon reliability FAQ

Across 2 Vauxhall Griffon vehicles in our MOT data, 76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about 2.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Vauxhall Griffon MOT issues are: Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4); Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4); Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c).

The typical Vauxhall Griffon in our data has covered around 59,281 miles.

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