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L287 WHR

1994 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

9,369 mi
Last recorded9,369 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Vitara73,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL287 WHR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 9,369 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

lh & rh sill have covers unable to carry out full inspection

rear belts not checked

rear brake inbalance

rear diff leaking

Fail 25 Sep 2012 9,333 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

lh & rh sill have covers unable to carry out full inspection

rear belts not checked

rear brake inbalance

rear diff leaking

Pass 16 Sep 2011 5,347 miles

LH & RH lower outer sills have plastic covers fitted , unable to carry out inspection of out sills

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

Oil leak

rear diff leaking

Fail 9 Sep 2011 5,292 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

rear diff leaking

Pass 14 Sep 2010 2,547 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 2,547 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 1,460 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 93,978 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2007 93,719 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 89,561 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 WHR is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L287 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L287 WHR registered?

L287 WHR is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 23 February 1994.

Is L287 WHR safe to buy?

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