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L141 SGU

1994 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,048 mi
Last recorded71,048 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Vitara73,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL141 SGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 71,048 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 71,045 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2023 70,459 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 69,712 miles

hc very close to max limit

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

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

front steering slightly rough

slight play in upper coloum shaft rubber coupling

Fail 14 Dec 2005 69,712 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

hc very close to max limit (1145)

slight play in upper coloum shaft rubber coupling

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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L141 SGU is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 L141 SGU, 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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What year was L141 SGU registered?

L141 SGU is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L141 SGU safe to buy?

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