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M242 LTX

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

110,370 mi
Last recorded110,370 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM242 LTX
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 110,370 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

heavily undersealed

Fail 12 Jun 2019 110,360 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

heavily undersealed

Pass 11 May 2016 105,420 miles

under side and all chassis and suspension very rusty

Fail 11 May 2016 105,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under side and all chassis and suspension very rusty

Pass 28 Oct 2014 104,782 miles

fuel pipes rusty

n/s reer wheel nuts not correct

Fail 19 Sep 2014 104,760 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

fuel pipes very rusty

n/s rear wheel nuts not correct

Pass 2 Oct 2013 101,430 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 101,428 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 99,685 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 99,684 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 98,471 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 98,470 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 94,088 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 94,086 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 90,157 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 90,154 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 85,022 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 85,022 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 85,008 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 85,008 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 74,162 miles

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

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

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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M242 LTX is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 M242 LTX, 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 M242 LTX registered?

M242 LTX is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 April 1995.

Is M242 LTX safe to buy?

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