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L246 EFJ

1994 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

54,328 mi
Last recorded54,328 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Vitara73,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL246 EFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 54,328 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2026 54,328 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 53,956 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 53,956 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength flooring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 53,554 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking, advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion forming in both rear body mounts

Fail 11 Apr 2024 53,554 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking, advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion forming in both rear body mounts

Pass 16 Mar 2023 53,192 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 53,192 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 52,199 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear view mirror damaged.

Fail 3 Mar 2022 52,199 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer flooring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer flooring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer flooring. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking, advise replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear view mirror damaged.

Pass 16 Mar 2020 50,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion around front body mounts

Fail 13 Mar 2020 50,746 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion around front body mounts

Pass 6 Feb 2019 50,496 miles

corrosion in n/s & o/s front outer flooring, advise repair

Fail 4 Feb 2019 50,495 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear axle, and pipe to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested exhaust leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre & front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion in n/s & o/s front outer flooring, advise repair

Pass 16 Nov 2017 50,127 miles

Body has slight corrosion both front outer flooring (6.1.B.2)

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

centre exhaust mounting broken

Fail 14 Nov 2017 50,127 miles

Direction indicator not working both front (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

Body has slight corrosion both front outer flooring (6.1.B.2)

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

centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 3 Oct 2016 49,966 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 49,966 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 49,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 46,505 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 46,503 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

ADVISE:FUEL PIPES SLIGHTY CORRODED

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 43,076 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 43,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 40,748 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 40,748 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 38,191 miles

corrosion to n/s/r floor

Fail 2 Aug 2011 38,190 miles

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

corrosion to n/s/r floor

Pass 5 Aug 2010 35,722 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 33,601 miles

Front tyres perhised.

Pass 15 Apr 2008 33,537 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 33,537 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 31,719 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 29,836 miles

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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L246 EFJ is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 L246 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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What year was L246 EFJ registered?

L246 EFJ is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 March 1994.

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