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J20 MRV

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,244 mi
Last recorded126,244 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 MRV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2019 126,244 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under bonnet upper box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting underfloor areas holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting underwing forward section holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced underfloor section holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under bonnet upper section holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sills holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting underfloor areas holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front underfloor section holed

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

central body mounts areas corroded

front bumper metal section behind bumper corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2018 124,528 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

body underfloor inner sills corroded/holed

central body mounts areas corroded

front bumper metal section behind bumper corroded(part of bumper)

front underwing areas corroded

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

windscreen slight damage (zoneB)

Pass 22 Nov 2017 123,356 miles

centre underfloor inner sills corroded

front bumper metal section behind bumper rusted

front underwing areas corroded

plastic covers fitted to outer sills obscuring some underside prescribed areas

rear brake pipes corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

rear offside + nearside body mounts areas corroded

windscreen slightly damaged

Fail 9 Nov 2017 123,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded underwing section holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper shock absorber mounting bracket to tube holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded underwing section holed (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded main chassis holed (2.4.A.3)

centre underfloor inner sills corroded

front bumper metal section behind bumper rusted

front underwing areas corroded

plastic covers fitted to outer sills obscuring some underside prescribed areas

rear brake pipes corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

rear offside + nearside body mounts areas corroded

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2016 120,140 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front bumper metal section behind rusted

front tyres edges worn

front underwing areas upper sections corroded

plastic covers fitted to outer sills obscuring some prescribed areas

rear brake pipes corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

rear nearside underwing area corroded

rear offside + nearside body mounts areas corroded

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2015 116,323 miles

forward exhaust blowing

front bumper box section behind it corroded/holed

oil leak

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

rear brake pipes corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

rear nearside underwing area corroded

rear offside+nearside body mounts sections corroded

rear wiper blade missing

windscreen slight damage

Fail 7 Oct 2015 116,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded underfloor areas to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mount areas holed (6.1.B.2)

forward exhaust blowing

front bumper box section behind it corroded/holed

oil leak

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

rear brake pipes corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

rear nearside underwing area corroded

rear offside+nearside body mounts sections corroded

rear wiper blade missing

windscreen slight damage

Pass 9 Sep 2014 113,380 miles

forward centre box section behind bumper rusted

forward offside underwing section rusted by body mount

front exhaust slight blow

front offside forward section rusted

front windscreen slight damage (zoneB)

oil leak

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

rear brake pipes corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2013 110,496 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

rear brake pipes rusty

rear fuel pipes rusty

Pass 8 Sep 2012 108,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 104,934 miles

f/o/s underwing area corroded

rear floorpans corroded

windscreen slight damage

Pass 13 Sep 2010 100,952 miles

rear floorpans corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2009 97,033 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres worn on outside edge

Fail 27 Aug 2009 97,033 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres worn on outside edge

Pass 28 Aug 2008 93,019 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Aug 2007 88,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Aug 2006 83,053 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?

Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,330
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
108,223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,457
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,446
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,368
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 22,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,882
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J20 MRV is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1995 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 84,830 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Vitara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J20 MRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 31 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J20 MRV is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 2 October 1995.

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