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M289 WVX

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

74,864 mi
Last recorded74,864 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM289 WVX
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 74,864 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 74,860 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Wrong size (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Wrong size (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 70,228 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 70,198 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded two front-rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mounted on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 67,719 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear all mechanical components corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2021 67,715 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear all mechanical components corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2020 65,532 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 60,164 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 56,845 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 54,221 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 51,448 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 51,448 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users side step (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jun 2016 51,431 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (1.1.A.3f)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 50,841 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

both rear tyres cracking in treads

Fail 28 May 2014 50,823 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 49,893 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight cracking on n/s & o/s rear tyres

Pass 15 Jan 2013 49,893 miles

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

slight cracking on n/s & o/s rear tyres

Pass 16 Jan 2012 47,578 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 45,577 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 42,248 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 34,317 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 25,535 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 16,814 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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M289 WVX is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M289 WVX, 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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M289 WVX is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 22 February 1995.

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