Chevrolet Safari MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 127 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 30.7%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Chevrolet Safari MOT Reliability Overview
The Chevrolet Safari is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 127 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 1 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 69.3% and a failure rate of 30.7%, which is slightly above the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Chevrolet Safari earns a "Good" reliability rating. The average Chevrolet Safari presents for MOT with approximately 80,254 miles on the clock. The 1996 manufacture year performs best with a 69.8% pass rate.
The most common MOT failure for the Chevrolet Safari is Brakes, affecting 33.9% of all tests. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. The second most common issue is Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment at 23.6%. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment rounds out the top three at 22.8%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
What Fails Most
Pass Rate by Manufacture Year
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 47.2% | 60 |
| 2 | Brakes | 33.9% | 43 |
| 3 | Steering | 24.4% | 31 |
| 4 | Suspension | 19.7% | 25 |
| 5 | Tyres | 7.1% | 9 |
| 6 | Driver's View Of The Road | 4.7% | 6 |
| 7 | Body, Chassis, Structure | 4.7% | 6 |
| 8 | Noise, Emissions And Leaks | 3.9% | 5 |
| 9 | Exhaust, Fuel And Emissions | 3.9% | 5 |
| 10 | Visibility | 3.1% | 4 |
| 11 | Non-component Advisories | 2.4% | 3 |
| 12 | Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems | 1.6% | 2 |
| 13 | Body, Structure And General Items | 0.8% | 1 |
| 14 | Road Wheels | 0.8% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 80,254 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamps & Electrical | 5.88 | 47.2% | 60 |
| Brakes | 4.22 | 33.9% | 43 |
| Steering | 3.04 | 24.4% | 31 |
| Suspension | 2.45 | 19.7% | 25 |
| Visibility | 0.98 | 7.8% | 10 |
| Tyres | 0.88 | 7.1% | 9 |
| Body & Structure | 0.69 | 5.5% | 7 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.49 | 3.9% | 5 |
| Emissions & Exhaust | 0.49 | 3.9% | 5 |
| Non-component advisories | 0.29 | 2.4% | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 0.20 | 1.6% | 2 |
| Wheels | 0.10 | 0.8% | 1 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Chevrolet Safari has 80,254 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The Chevrolet Safari has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 3.83% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is better than average.
About Chevrolet Safari MOT Data
The Chevrolet Safari is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 127 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 1 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 69.3% and a failure rate of 30.7%, which is slightly above the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Chevrolet Safari owners, these results suggest a reliable vehicle that generally passes its MOT without major issues. Focus your pre-MOT checks on brakes and lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific Safari is likely to perform.
Brakes — 33.9% of failures
Brakes issues account for 33.9% of MOT failures on the Chevrolet Safari. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 23.6% of failures
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 23.6% of MOT failures on the Chevrolet Safari. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 22.8% of failures
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment issues account for 22.8% of MOT failures on the Chevrolet Safari. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Chevrolet Safari?
Based on 127 MOT tests in our database, the Chevrolet Safari has an overall pass rate of 69.3% (30.7% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Chevrolet Safari?
The top 3 reasons a Chevrolet Safari fails its MOT are: 1. Brakes (33.9%), 2. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (23.6%), 3. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (22.8%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Chevrolet Safari reliable?
With a 30.7% MOT failure rate, the Safari is more reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Chevrolet Safari?
Based on failure data, focus on: Brakes (33.9%); Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (23.6%); Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (22.8%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.