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L285 WHR

1994 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

16,787 mi
Last recorded16,787 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Vitara73,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL285 WHR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 16,787 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 13,838 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 5,250 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 5,128 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front 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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 100,018 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 99,875 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 94,511 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 88,727 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 88,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

fuel pipes rusty at rear

Pass 13 Dec 2005 80,983 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 80,983 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s boot floor hole

rear fuel pipes corroded

rear seats and belts not fitted for test

steering box wheeping

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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L285 WHR is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 L285 WHR, 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 L285 WHR registered?

L285 WHR is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 18 January 1994.

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The MOT history for L285 WHR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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