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L236 APH

1994 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

31,525 mi
Last recorded31,525 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Vitara73,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL236 APH
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 31,525 miles

Centre Body has slight corrosion both around body mounting points (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cat deteriorating

corrosion to all underside brake & fuel pipes

corrosion to brake servo

oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2015 28,079 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front & rear bumpers & offside front wing damaged

idle speed slightly high

park brake travel high

Fail 13 Jun 2015 28,079 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front & rear bumpers & offside front wing damaged

idle speed slightly high

park brake travel high

Pass 25 Jun 2014 23,902 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

general underside corrosion

idling speed slightly high

Fail 16 Jun 2014 23,759 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

general underside corrosion

idling speed slightly high

Pass 20 Jun 2013 15,270 miles

Centre and rear exhaust sections deteriorating

Centre and rear metal brake and fuel pipes corroding

Corrosion to offside and nearside rear floor

Cracking to offside front tyre

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 6,465 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

dsmsge to offside front wing & bumper

front exhaust heat shield insecure

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2012 6,331 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

dsmsge to offside front wing & bumper

front exhaust heat shield insecure

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2011 99,801 miles

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

Nearside 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

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

damage to nearside lower "B" post & rear wing - damage to offside front wing - park brake travel very high - slight corrosion to offside rear chassis member

Fail 28 Jun 2011 99,777 miles

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

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

Nearside 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

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

damage to nearside lower "B" post & rear wing - damage to offside front wing - park brake travel very high - slight corrosion to offside rear chassis member

Pass 26 Jun 2010 92,661 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 92,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

damage to offside front wing - nearside lower B post & nearside rear wing

heavy wear to front brake discs - lipped

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge - close to limit

park brake travel high

Pass 8 Jun 2009 85,523 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 85,523 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

damage to offside front wing

windscreen chipped - nearside rear lamp umit loose on mounting

Pass 18 Jun 2008 79,423 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

front number plate damaged - nearside rear lamp unit loose on mountings - nearside front washer part blocked - damage to offside front & nearside rear wings - slight corrosion to offside front & rear chassis members

Fail 18 Jun 2008 79,423 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

front number plate damaged - nearside rear lamp unit loose on mountings - nearside front washer part blocked - damage to offside front & nearside rear wings - slight corrosion to offside front & rear chassis members

Pass 20 Jun 2007 73,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

damage to offside front wing - nearside door & rear wing

front number plate damaged

windscreen chipped

Fail 20 Jun 2007 73,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

damage to offside front wing - nearside door & rear wing

front number plate damaged

windscreen chipped

Pass 26 Jun 2006 65,958 miles

chip in windscreen

front brake pads very low

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

oil leak

rear fuel pipes corroding

slight play in steering

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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L236 APH is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 L236 APH, 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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L236 APH is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 22 February 1994.

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