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M287 XEO

1995 Suzuki Vitara

White Lpg 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

152,124 mi
Last recorded152,124 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM287 XEO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 152,124 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Tow bar socket damaged.

engine rattle on idle

nsf bottom ball joint creaking

osf outer sill holed not within the prescribed area

osf tyre cracked

Fail 24 Jun 2013 152,148 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

engine rattle on idle

nsf bottom ball joint creaking

oil light flashing

osf outer sill holed not within the prescribed area

osf tyre cracked

Pass 8 Jun 2012 136,256 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 136,256 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 15 Jun 2011 120,250 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 120,250 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2010 109,433 miles

rear seats missing

handbrake lever travel.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 28 May 2010 109,403 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

handbrake lever travel.

Pass 2 Jun 2009 103,436 miles

Both front tyres perishing on sidewalls

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

No rear seats or seatbelts fitted at time of test

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 103,436 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres perishing on sidewalls

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

No rear seats or seatbelts fitted at time of test

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 96,993 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 96,993 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2007 88,724 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 88,724 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 79,131 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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M287 XEO is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 M287 XEO, 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 M287 XEO registered?

M287 XEO is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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