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L164 HEF

1994 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

81,002 mi
Last recorded81,002 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2012
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Vitara73,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL164 HEF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2012 81,002 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 81,002 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 75,014 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 74,990 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

nearside and offside rear shocker lower bushes have play

Pass 14 Apr 2010 73,595 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 73,589 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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)

Offside Front 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)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 70,142 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 64,714 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2008 64,557 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2007 60,368 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2007 60,368 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2006 54,984 miles

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

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

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

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

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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L164 HEF is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L164 HEF, 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 L164 HEF registered?

L164 HEF is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 June 1994.

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