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L163 SNW

1994 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,669 mi
Last recorded91,669 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2009
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Vitara73,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL163 SNW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2009 91,669 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

both front disc backplates corroded

both front inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2008 87,937 miles

Both front brake back plates corroded

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside front inner door handle broken

Fail 16 Jun 2008 87,937 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Both front brake back plates corroded

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside front inner door handle broken

Pass 18 Jun 2007 82,773 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 82,725 miles

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2006 77,376 miles

both front wings - holes/corrosion †engine oil leak.

Fail 8 Jun 2006 77,374 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both front inner wings - holes/corrosion †engine oil leak †

Pass 8 Jun 2005 72,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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L163 SNW is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 L163 SNW, 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 L163 SNW registered?

L163 SNW is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 16 March 1994.

Is L163 SNW safe to buy?

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