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M23 EPN

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

59,884 mi
Last recorded59,884 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 EPN
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 59,884 miles

rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 13 Apr 2016 59,884 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 2 Nov 2012 58,489 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 58,483 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2011 55,033 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 50,999 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 50,995 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 50,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 44,672 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 44,672 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pedal actuating cable wires broken and cable significantly weakened (3.3.A.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 31,579 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 31,579 miles

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

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

Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 22,688 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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M23 EPN is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1995 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 84,830 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 M23 EPN, 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 31 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M23 EPN registered?

M23 EPN is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 17 March 1995.

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