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L391 XEY

1994 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,790 mi
Last recorded74,790 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Vitara73,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL391 XEY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 74,790 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 74,790 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 68,789 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 68,789 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 58,124 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 58,124 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 45,539 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2009 45,539 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 36,891 miles

cut in side wall of osr tyre

osf nsf outer door handles broken

Fail 11 Jan 2008 36,891 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

cut in side wall of osr tyre

osf nsf outer door handles broken

Pass 19 Jan 2007 24,550 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 24,549 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

osf tyre 1.6mm,both front bottom balljoints have slight lift,rear exhaust mounts perishing,osr tyre has cut in sidewall,not dangerous,front flexis starting to perish,,

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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L391 XEY 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 L391 XEY, 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 L391 XEY registered?

L391 XEY is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 10 January 1994.

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