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L161 THC

1994 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

21,861 mi
Last recorded21,861 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2011
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Vitara73,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL161 THC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2011 21,861 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

general underbody corrosion and welding repairs throughout vehicle

welding repairs to offside and nearside front inner wings

Fail 27 Jun 2011 21,852 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

general underbody corrosion and welding repairs throughout vehicle

welding repairs to offside and nearside front inner wings

Pass 24 Jun 2010 18,624 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

selecting gears is sometimes difficult

Fail 10 Jun 2010 18,616 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 14,022 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

corrosion and weakness of nearside front inner wing

general underbody corrosion.

heavy corrosion and weakness of offside front inner wing under battery

welding repairs to underbody

Fail 8 Jun 2009 14,009 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

corrosion and weakness of nearside front inner wing

general underbody corrosion.

heavy corrosion and weakness of offside front inner wing under battery

welding repairs to underbody

Pass 17 Jun 2008 9,963 miles

both front outter c/v gaiters perished

engine oil leak

fuel cap

plastic sill covers fitted

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2008 9,959 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear fuel pipes corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

both front outter c/v gaiters perished

engine oil leak

fuel cap

Pass 15 Jun 2007 5,819 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 5,814 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2006 1,648 miles

chip in screen

fuel cap

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 THC is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 THC, 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 L161 THC registered?

L161 THC is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 3 February 1994.

Is L161 THC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L161 THC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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