Does the Chrysler Crossfire fail the MOT on suspension more than it should?
The Chrysler Crossfire records 14.48 suspension failure items per 100 initial MOT tests (2019–2024), against 31.72 expected for a car of the same age mix: less than expected for its class and age (−17.24, 95% interval −18.18 to −16.31). It ranks 670 of 701 models on suspension (1 = most failures above expected).
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What exactly fails on suspension?
The most frequent DVSA defect wording in this group on the Chrysler Crossfire is “A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened”, recorded 888 times in 2019–2024.
| DVSA defect wording | Items | Per 100 tests |
|---|---|---|
| A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 888 | 6.37 |
| The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 469 | 3.37 |
| A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 291 | 2.09 |
| A wheel bearing with excessive play | 82 | 0.59 |
| A suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 78 | 0.56 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 13,934 (initial tests) · Method: failure items (major and minor) grouped by DVSA's defect tree; wordings with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
If a Chrysler Crossfire gets a suspension advisory, how often does it fail next time?
14.9% of Chrysler Crossfire MOTs with a suspension advisory were followed by a fail in the same group at the next MOT, typically 12.1 months and 2,369 miles later (1,901 advisories followed).
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,901 (advisories followed) · Method: the same vehicles followed to their next ordinary MOT · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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