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L31 BTT

1994 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

3,537 mi
Last recorded3,537 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Vitara73,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL31 BTT
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 3,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 3,537 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 102,866 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 99,568 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rust to o/s sill return

Pass 11 Jun 2011 94,741 miles

near side inner body sill corroding and holed

stonechip on front windscreen

Pass 10 Mar 2010 90,732 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust bracket insecure

Fail 2 Mar 2010 90,732 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 27 Nov 2009 89,549 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

much surface corrosion on underside cvomponents and pipework

offside rear tyre sidewalls cracking no fabric showing

offside rear wheel arch has been repaired and is in primer

rubber suspension mounts showing signs of ageing

varios welded patches all heavily blacked

Fail 27 Nov 2009 89,549 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

much surface corrosion on underside cvomponents and pipework

offside rear tyre sidewalls cracking no fabric showing

offside rear wheel arch has been repaired and is in primer

rubber suspension mounts showing signs of ageing

varios welded patches all heavily blacked

Pass 16 Apr 2009 87,268 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2009 87,248 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2008 83,018 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 83,018 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 82,934 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 82,934 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2005 82,890 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

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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L31 BTT is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 L31 BTT, 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 L31 BTT registered?

L31 BTT is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 February 1994.

Is L31 BTT safe to buy?

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