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L261 VRL

1994 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,783 mi
Last recorded92,783 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Vitara73,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL261 VRL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 92,783 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 26 Apr 2012 92,716 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 92,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 84,446 miles

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

damp at power steering box

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2011 84,446 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

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

damp at power steering box

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 May 2010 76,094 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

heavy waxoyl

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

power steering box damp

Fail 16 Apr 2010 76,005 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

damp at power steering box

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

heavy waxoyl

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 21 Apr 2009 64,792 miles

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

steering box damp

Pass 11 Apr 2008 55,499 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

front and rear chassis rails light corrosion

front and rear floors light corrosion

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

poor beam pattern in nearside and offside headlamps

rear propshaft universal joint has excessive wear

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2008 55,491 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

front and rear chassis rails light corrosion

front and rear floors light corrosion

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

poor beam pattern in nearside and offside headlamps

rear propshaft universal joint has excessive wear

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2007 40,513 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 40,513 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 36,390 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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L261 VRL is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L261 VRL, 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 L261 VRL registered?

L261 VRL is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 12 February 1994.

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The MOT history for L261 VRL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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