MOT failure rate and common problems for the Norton 88ss, and how to check your own car by registration.

Updated 05 September 2026.

13.5%fail rate

Norton 88ss MOT failure rate

What a Norton 88ss fails its MOT on, and the part that fixes each.

What it fails on, and why

Steering14.3% of failures

Steering faults are typically worn track-rod ends or ball joints, play in the rack, or a split gaiter letting grease out and dirt in. Excessive free play at the wheel fails.

Tyres14.3% of failures

Tyres fail for tread below the 1.6mm legal limit across the central three-quarters, uneven or exposed-cord wear, or sidewall damage. The tester inspects all four; a single illegal tyre is a fail.

The parts that fix each

If your car has just failed, you have 10 working days to fix the items and get a free partial retest. Confirm the exact fitment against your registration or VIN before buying.

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Other models

Norton Commando MOT failures8.6% failure rate Norton Dominator MOT failures6.9% failure rate Norton Commander MOT failures8.0% failure rate Ford Fiesta MOT failures27.1% failure rate

Questions and answers

What is the MOT failure rate of the Norton 88ss?

It fails 13.5% of its MOT tests across the DVSA record, from 52 tests.

What do these cars fail their MOT on most?

The most common failure area is steering, at 14.3% of this model's failures.