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M249 DLC

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,538 mi
Last recorded103,538 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM249 DLC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2011 103,538 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

all front and rear steering, braking and suspension components are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

nearside and offside front and rear tyres are perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

nearside front wing has damage but at the time of test no sharp parts were showing

nearside front wiper blade is worn but at the time of test cleared screen just about ok

Fail 4 May 2011 103,534 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

all front and rear steering, braking and suspension components are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

nearside and offside front and rear chassis rails are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

nearside and offside front and rear tyres are perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

nearside front wing has damage but at the time of test no sharp parts were showing

nearside front wiper blade is worn but at the time of test cleared screen just about ok

Pass 4 Jan 2010 98,956 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front bumper damaged

Fail 4 Jan 2010 98,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front bumper damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2009 91,442 miles

damage to nearside front wing/corner of bumper

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2009 91,442 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to nearside front wing/corner of bumper

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2007 85,410 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 85,410 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 81,429 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 73,594 miles

both reverse lights not working, corrosion forming on sevo.

slight perishing to n/s/f tyre, perishing to both rear tyres, exhaust rear section tail pipe cracked all the way round very slight gas leak (not insecure).

tyre size 195/80/15s, tread depths n/s/f on 6mm, o/s/f on 5mm, n/s/r/ on 5mm, o/s/r on 4.5mm.

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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M249 DLC is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M249 DLC, 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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M249 DLC is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 5 May 1995.

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