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L167 VLF

1994 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

5,773 mi
Last recorded5,773 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Vitara73,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL167 VLF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 5,773 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2011 5,773 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2008 2,421 miles

BRAKE FLUID LOW

O/S/FRONT TYRE SERIOUSLY WORN ON INNER & OUTER EDGES

OIL LEAK

Fail 16 Aug 2008 2,421 miles

BRAKE FLUID LOW

O/S/FRONT TYRE SERIOUSLY WORN ON INNER & OUTER EDGES

OIL LEAK

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 98,265 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 98,265 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

BATTERY INSECURE

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

O/S/FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 2 Aug 2006 93,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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L167 VLF is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L167 VLF, 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

How do I check the history of L167 VLF?

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What year was L167 VLF registered?

L167 VLF is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 27 January 1994.

Is L167 VLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L167 VLF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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