1992 Suzuki Vitara Rear Side Lower

Suggested Repair

Inspect the rear springs for breakage, collapse, or weakness, and check the bushings, spring hanger or shackle alignment, and center bolt. A slightly lower side is unlikely to fail an MOT unless a spring is broken.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1992 Suzuki Vitara said the driver's rear side sits slightly lower than the other side despite replaced shocks, and asked whether faulty springs would fail an MOT and what an MOT inspection covers. The expert said failure was unlikely unless a spring was broken and recommended checking the bushings. Another reply suggested the spring could be collapsed or weak from abuse and advised checking the hanger or shackle for misalignment and whether the center bolt had broken. No MOT checklist was provided.