MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,939 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front brake discs and pads worn
handbrake travel high
Battery insecure
Fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight roughness in rear bearings
Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Battery insecure
Fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight roughness in rear bearings
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Battery insecure
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine has oil leaks
front bull bars rubbing on n/s/f lower arm
fuel pipes very rusty
o/s/f door mirror cracked
o/s/r chassis leg very rusty
o/s/r seat belt stalk plastic cover missing
radiator leaking
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
engine has oil leaks
front bull bars rubbing on n/s/f lower arm
fuel pipes very rusty
o/s/f door mirror cracked
o/s/r chassis leg very rusty
o/s/r seat belt stalk plastic cover missing
radiator leaking
front brake disc's slightly worn
o/s door mirror cracked
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
off side door mirror cracked.
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?
Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L289 NWB is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 L289 NWB, 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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L289 NWB is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 January 1994.
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