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M285 YKA

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,590 mi
Last recorded105,590 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2012
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM285 YKA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2012 105,590 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 10 Feb 2012 105,529 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 20 Jan 2011 98,097 miles

ACCIDENT DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE REAR OUTER SILL

MINOR BLOWS FROM REAR BOX

NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK WEEPING

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ON MAXIMUM TOLERANCE OF PLAY

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SIDE WALL PERISHED

Fail 13 Jan 2011 98,097 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

ACCIDENT DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE REAR OUTER SILL

MINOR BLOWS FROM REAR BOX

NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK WEEPING

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ON MAXIMUM TOLERANCE OF PLAY

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SIDE WALL PERISHED

Pass 16 Feb 2010 92,150 miles

FOG LIGHT HAS COLOURED TAPE ON IT

OFFSIDE REAR OUTER SILL DAMAGE

Fail 9 Feb 2010 92,150 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FOG LIGHT HAS COLOURED TAPE ON IT

OFFSIDE REAR OUTER SILL DAMAGE

Pass 12 Feb 2009 84,907 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 84,907 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 79,557 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 79,557 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 73,792 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 73,792 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear brake pipes are starting to get rusty

slight exhaust leak from front and rear sections

Pass 19 Jul 2006 73,335 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 70,971 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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M285 YKA is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M285 YKA, 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 M285 YKA registered?

M285 YKA is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 19 January 1995.

Is M285 YKA safe to buy?

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