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L402 PWC

1994 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,755 mi
Last recorded153,755 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Vitara73,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL402 PWC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2010 153,755 miles

Battery insicure.

Clutch pedal slightly heavy.

Front number plate cracked.

O/S/F tyre worn to ware bands (255/60x15).

Rear exhaust repaired but still O.K. at time of test.

Rear seats removed.

Various fine chips in windscreen.

Various oil weeps from engine.

Window switches insicure & O/S window motor weak.

Fail 4 Oct 2010 153,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Battery insicure.

Clutch pedal slightly heavy.

Front number plate cracked.

O/S/F tyre worn to ware bands (255/60x15).

Rear exhaust repaired but still O.K. at time of test.

Rear seats removed.

Various fine chips in windscreen.

Various oil weeps from engine.

Window switches insicure & O/S window motor weak.

Pass 6 Oct 2009 9,507 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 44,250 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 44,240 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 34,586 miles

O/s/front brake hose twisting.

Fail 19 Sep 2007 34,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Battery insecure.

Hand brake inescue.

Hand brake performance low on o/s.

N/s/front brake hose fitted incorectly.

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 24,560 miles

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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L402 PWC is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L402 PWC, 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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L402 PWC is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 May 1994.

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