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L130 OSC

1994 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,441 mi
Last recorded98,441 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Vitara73,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL130 OSC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 98,441 miles

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

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Inner Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Outer Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 98,440 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Inner Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Outer Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 98,021 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 98,021 miles

Inner Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Outer Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

engine oil level below minimum

Pass 24 Oct 2008 10,009 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 94,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Spare tyre defective

both inner sills @ rear nearside & offside areas rusty / coroded repairs

passenger washer jet in operative

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2007 94,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Spare tyre defective

both inner sills @ rear nearside & offside areas rusty / coroded repairs

passenger washer jet in operative

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2006 92,752 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 90,479 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 90,473 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

left hand rear seat belt fraying

metal fuel pipes badly corroded

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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L130 OSC is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 73,353 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 L130 OSC, 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 32 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L130 OSC is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 10 January 1994.

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