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L268 FKP

1994 Suzuki Vitara

Pink Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

18,082 mi
Last recorded18,082 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Vitara73,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL268 FKP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1994
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 18,082 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2016 18,082 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2015 16,326 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

drivers side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Feb 2015 16,326 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

drivers side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2014 15,631 miles

Oil leak

gear box has slight oil leak

nearside front seal damage

offside and nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Feb 2014 15,629 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

gear box has slight oil leak

nearside front seal damage

offside and nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2013 12,776 miles

Oil leak

earth strap on distributor broken

front brake hoses deterioated

Fail 2 Feb 2013 12,776 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

earth strap on distributor broken

front brake hoses deterioated

Pass 10 Feb 2012 3,244 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perrished

offside front tyre heavily perrished and worn on inner edge of tread

Fail 9 Feb 2012 3,243 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perrished

offside front tyre heavily perrished and worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 10 Feb 2011 91,014 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

child seat fitted nearside rear

nearside & offside headlamp aims dim

nearside front inner door handle

slight run-out front brakes

Fail 9 Feb 2011 91,013 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

child seat fitted nearside rear

nearside & offside headlamp aims dim

nearside front inner door handle

slight run-out front brakes

Pass 11 Feb 2010 87,124 miles

slight play in swivels

wheels stick out past arches

Pass 11 Feb 2009 85,238 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2009 85,237 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2008 83,330 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 83,329 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 81,161 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 7 Feb 2007 81,160 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 79,390 miles

all bushes have slight wear & movement

Fail 14 Feb 2006 79,389 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 Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

all bushes have slight wear & movement

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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L268 FKP is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara in Pink with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 L268 FKP, 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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L268 FKP is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 15 July 1994.

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