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L36 CAD

1994 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

86,762 mi
Last recorded86,762 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2015
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Vitara73,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL36 CAD
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2015 86,762 miles

Corrosion to front lower support panel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulders/inner (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Passenger rear seats not fitted at time of mot test

Slight corrosion at offside front body mounting point

Slight oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2014 83,369 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 83,369 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 78,566 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 78,505 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 47,948 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 71,985 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 71,985 miles

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

o/s/r tyre slight deteriation inside wall

Pass 1 Nov 2010 68,579 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 68,558 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 66,321 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 65,136 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 65,136 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Nov 2008 65,119 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm, 195 r15

Pass 9 Nov 2007 64,119 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 64,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 62,522 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 62,513 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel pipes 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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L36 CAD is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L36 CAD, 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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What year was L36 CAD registered?

L36 CAD is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 14 May 1994.

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