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L135 CAY

1994 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

6,869 mi
Last recorded6,869 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Vitara73,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL135 CAY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 6,869 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 6,869 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 3,732 miles

both front lower suspension arms corroded.

Fail 31 May 2016 3,728 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front lower suspension arms corroded.

Pass 22 May 2015 99,749 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 May 2015 99,745 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 May 2014 97,280 miles

both front suspension lower arms heavily corroded

Pass 28 May 2013 94,207 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 May 2012 91,464 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 88,001 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 83,585 miles

rear fuel pipes rusty

Fail 28 May 2010 83,496 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear fuel pipes rusty

Pass 10 Jun 2009 81,932 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 89,919 miles

Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe ex.corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2008 78,610 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 78,610 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 76,452 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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L135 CAY is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 L135 CAY, 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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L135 CAY is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 February 1994.

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