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L241 EFJ

1994 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,180 mi
Last recorded52,180 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Vitara73,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL241 EFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2011 52,180 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 52,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 45,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 41,173 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake pedal slightly spongey

n/s sill protector insecure

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

plastic sill gaurds and wheelarches fitted

slight corrosion various areas underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Mar 2008 33,869 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 24,026 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 23,699 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Battery insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2006 15,035 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2006 15,035 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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L241 EFJ is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L241 EFJ, 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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L241 EFJ is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 March 1994.

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