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L355 YCC

1994 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

20,000 mi
Last recorded20,000 miles
Recorded on28 May 2011
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Vitara73,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL355 YCC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2011 20,000 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 17,398 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2009 9,720 miles

rear fuel pipes corroded, parking brake efficiency low.

Fail 9 Nov 2009 109,596 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 99,255 miles

All brake hoses ferruls corroded

All coil springs corroded

both front inner wheel arches slighty corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2008 99,255 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

All brake hoses ferruls corroded

All coil springs corroded

both front inner wheel arches slighty corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2008 96,702 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 92,403 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 87,317 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 87,317 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/r inner sill & floor corroded

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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L355 YCC 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 L355 YCC, 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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L355 YCC is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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