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L14 SEA

1994 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

94,270 mi
Last recorded94,270 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Vitara73,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL14 SEA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 94,270 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 94,270 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded innersill (5.2.6)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 91,781 miles

brake pipes in a rusty condition

fuel pipes in a rusty condition

Fail 28 Jan 2015 91,768 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)

brake pipes in a rusty condition

fuel pipes in a rusty condition

Pass 31 Jan 2014 90,840 miles

brake and fuel pipes in a rusty condition

slight float in rear half shafts

Fail 30 Jan 2014 90,840 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

brake and fuel pipes in a rusty condition

slight float in rear half shafts

Pass 23 Jan 2013 90,027 miles

brake and fuel pipes in a rusty condition

slight end float in rear halfshafts

Fail 21 Jan 2013 90,018 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake and fuel pipes in a rusty condition

slight end float in rear halfshafts

Pass 11 Aug 2011 88,753 miles

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f inner sill excessively corroded & holed (with 30cm of body mounting

o/s/f inner sill excessively corroded/holed (within 30 cm of body mountings)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 88,745 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f inner sill excessively corroded & holed (with 30cm of body mounting

o/s/f inner sill excessively corroded/holed (within 30 cm of body mountings)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 86,406 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 84,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to n/s and o/s/f chassis legs

corrosion to o/s/r mudflap carrier

n/s door mirror glass broken

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Mar 2009 84,482 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to n/s and o/s/f chassis legs

corrosion to o/s front to rear brake pipe

corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

corrosion to o/s/r mudflap carrier

n/s door mirror glass broken

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

scratches to front windscreen

Pass 29 Mar 2007 77,494 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 77,494 miles

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

corrosion to n/s and o/s/f chassis legs

corrosion to o/s/f and o/s/r front to rear brake pipe at rear

handbrake travel high

n/s door mirror broken

Pass 23 Sep 2005 72,215 miles

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

Inner sills at rear starting to corrode

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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L14 SEA is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 L14 SEA, 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 L14 SEA registered?

L14 SEA is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L14 SEA safe to buy?

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