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L20 JMG

1994 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

17,503 mi
Last recorded17,503 miles
Recorded on1 May 2010
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Vitara73,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL20 JMG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2010 17,503 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

front number plate deteriorating

offside rear tyre cut on onner wall

Pass 28 Apr 2009 86,346 miles

Corrosion on body mounts

Corrosion on fuel lines

Emergency fuel filler cap fitted

Near side front tyre worn to tread limit outer edge

Slight fluid weep from power stearing box

Slight play in off side front bottom ball joint

Unable to check sills due to plastic covers

Fail 21 Apr 2009 86,201 miles

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)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion on body mounts

Corrosion on fuel lines

Emergency fuel filler cap fitted

Near side front tyre worn to tread limit outer edge

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight fluid weep from power stearing box

Slight play in off side front bottom ball joint

Unable to check sills due to plastic covers

Pass 2 May 2008 77,350 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 77,349 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 70,589 miles

Vehicle bodyshell corroded around both front inner wings and underside.

Fail 21 Mar 2007 70,559 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 651,127 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

slight leak from steering box

Fail 15 Mar 2006 65,071 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

slight oil leaking from steering box

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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L20 JMG is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L20 JMG, 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 L20 JMG registered?

L20 JMG is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 7 January 1994.

Is L20 JMG safe to buy?

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