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L142 KBD

1994 Suzuki Vitara

Cream Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,290 mi
Last recorded100,290 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Vitara73,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL142 KBD
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1994
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2018 100,290 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch and sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

n/s/f inner arch corroded

n/s/r body corroded

o/s/f inner arch corroded

o/s/r body corroded

steering box damp

Pass 25 Jan 2017 97,700 miles

both rear tyres on legal limits

exhaust blow

fog light tell tail light dim

n/s door handle stiff

n/s repeater dim

n/s/r and o/s/r body corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2016 94,317 miles

n/s/r inner arch starting to corrode

o/s/f chassis starting to corrode

slight blow on front exhaust

Pass 19 Jan 2015 90,800 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 90,800 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 85,608 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Small exhaust leak , from cat to centre section.

Fail 11 Feb 2014 85,608 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Small exhaust leak , from cat to centre section.

Fail 14 Feb 2013 81,996 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 81,996 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 76,810 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 74,079 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 74,079 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 72,128 miles

front outer c.v gaiters perished

offside rear inner sill weakening

Fail 15 Feb 2010 72,128 miles

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

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

front outer c.v gaiters perished

fuel pipes at rear of vehicle rusty and look weak in places

offside rear inner sill weakening

sump getting weak

Pass 16 Feb 2009 70,698 miles

handbrake lever nearly at end of travel

Fail 16 Feb 2009 70,698 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

handbrake lever nearly at end of travel

Pass 21 Feb 2008 70,151 miles

slight leak on front exhaust. advise replacing

Pass 22 Feb 2007 69,559 miles

advisories as per test number †662490557004

Fail 19 Feb 2007 69,559 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear tyres on wear markers, ok for mot at present

Pass 20 Feb 2006 68,527 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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L142 KBD is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara in Cream with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 L142 KBD, 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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L142 KBD is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 2 March 1994.

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