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L257 OEC

1994 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,316 mi
Last recorded54,316 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Vitara73,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL257 OEC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 54,316 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 54,316 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 52,252 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 52,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking.

Pass 9 Mar 2015 51,749 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 20 Mar 2014 51,383 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 51,003 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

n/s/r tyre cracking on outer edge.

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer edge.

Fail 20 Mar 2013 51,003 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

n/s/r tyre cracking on outer edge.

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer edge.

Pass 19 Mar 2012 50,540 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 49,666 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 49,666 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

emmisions not tested due to exhaust leaking gases.

Pass 27 Mar 2010 48,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

surface corrosion on front suspension components

Pass 25 Mar 2009 48,365 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

brake hose ferruls starting to corrode

heavy surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 19 Mar 2008 47,653 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all lower suspension components surfaces corroded but not excessive at this time

rear seats and seat belt stalks missing

Pass 19 Mar 2007 44,424 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 41,019 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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L257 OEC is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L257 OEC, 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 L257 OEC registered?

L257 OEC is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 23 March 1994.

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