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L330 JTM

1994 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

35,803 mi
Last recorded35,803 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Vitara73,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL330 JTM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 35,803 miles

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 35,783 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 35,727 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

vehicle is modified for off road use

Fail 15 Sep 2017 35,727 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

vehicle is modified for off road use

Pass 26 Sep 2016 34,869 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 34,853 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose nut missing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 34,811 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Aug 2015 31,397 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front cross menber damaged

Pass 21 Jun 2014 27,001 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

modified for off road

o/s/r seat not accessable to check belt in its entirity

vehicle exterior dirty

Pass 22 Jun 2013 22,524 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2013 22,524 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2012 15,552 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2011 9,262 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 9,262 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 2,842 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 2,842 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 97,078 miles

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW///OSF WING REPAIRED///OUTER SILLS OS AND NS DAMAGED///UNDERBODY, SUSPENSION AND BRAKE COMPONENTS UNDERSEALED/PAINTED...

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

FRONT BRAKE FLEXIBLES UNDERSEALED ///

NO REAR SEATS OR BELTS FITTED

OSR NO PLATE LAMP COVER MISSING///FRONT NO PLATE SHOWS DAMAGE///

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 97,078 miles

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW///OSF WING REPAIRED///OUTER SILLS OS AND NS DAMAGED///UNDERBODY, SUSPENSION AND BRAKE COMPONENTS UNDERSEALED/PAINTED...

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

FRONT BRAKE FLEXIBLES UNDERSEALED ///

NO REAR SEATS OR BELTS FITTED

OSR NO PLATE LAMP COVER MISSING///FRONT NO PLATE SHOWS DAMAGE///

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 88,205 miles

as vt32 no 663072107097

Fail 2 Jan 2007 88,204 miles

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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L330 JTM is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 L330 JTM, 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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L330 JTM is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 21 January 1994.

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