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L287 BPH

1994 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,404 mi
Last recorded88,404 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Vitara73,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL287 BPH
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 88,404 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 88,404 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 82,529 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside rear back plate diff oil mist

Offside rear back plate corroded

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 82,520 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 79,084 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 78,294 miles

rear axel and components surface corrosion

slight oil leak on sump

Pass 27 Feb 2019 75,634 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

engine oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2019 75,634 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2018 73,299 miles

General underside corrosion

Fail 5 Mar 2018 73,297 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

General underside corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2017 71,755 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 71,345 miles

corrosion to under side of vehicle

fuel lines corroded

oil leaks

Pass 14 Jan 2015 70,444 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2014 70,002 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 5 Dec 2012 68,750 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 26 May 2006 62,233 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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L287 BPH is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara in White 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 L287 BPH, 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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L287 BPH is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 25 May 1994.

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