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J22 MAO

1995 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

129,686 mi
Last recorded129,686 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 MAO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 129,686 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel drop arm has play (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 129,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel drop arm has play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 108,468 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 108,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mounting on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 108,453 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes painted (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

vehicle soiled

Pass 6 Feb 2020 106,961 miles

Vehicle underside coated in sealant unable to properly assess

Pass 23 Feb 2018 105,587 miles

Central Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s and n/s body mountings have been repairedfrom the inside (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s axle pipes (3.6.B.2c)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2018 105,581 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake compensater to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member above fuel tank (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer and back of sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working o/s and n/s (1.1.C.1d)

Central Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s and n/s have been repaired from the inside (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s on axle (3.6.B.2c)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

o/s and n/s/r inner wings corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2016 101,762 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 101,762 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings flooring (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 99,403 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 96,212 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 93,341 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 91,544 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 85,283 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 85,249 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 10 May 2011 85,200 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 May 2010 78,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 7 May 2010 78,210 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 May 2009 70,208 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 70,208 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 9 May 2008 60,061 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 60,061 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 May 2007 48,554 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 May 2007 48,554 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 39,658 miles

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

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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J22 MAO is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J22 MAO, 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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J22 MAO is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 17 February 1995.

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