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L161 FOV

1994 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,628 mi
Last recorded95,628 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2007
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Vitara73,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL161 FOV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2007 95,628 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres perished

front number plate cracked

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2007 95,628 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

all tyres are slightly perished

rear tyres are getting close to the legal limit

the front brake pads are wearing thin

the front number plate is cracked.

Pass 11 Jul 2006 92,922 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 92,855 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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L161 FOV is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L161 FOV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L161 FOV registered?

L161 FOV is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 22 April 1994.

Is L161 FOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L161 FOV shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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