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M290 XTJ

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

77,927 mi
Last recorded77,927 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM290 XTJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2012 77,927 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

chassis has excessive corrosion but not effecting braking or steering

Fail 5 Nov 2012 77,918 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 77,686 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 74,937 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front dics corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2010 74,788 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake disces corroded

front number plate cracked

Pass 4 Nov 2009 68,519 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front wishbones weak due to corrosion

both rear brakes back plates weak due to corrosion

Fail 26 Oct 2009 68,247 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front wishbones weak due to corrosion

both rear brakes back plates weak due to corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2008 62,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front number plate cracked

Fail 10 Oct 2008 62,940 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front number plate cracked

Pass 23 Oct 2007 58,257 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

near side front tyre outter wall cut

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2007 58,257 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

near side front tyre outter wall cut

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2006 54,611 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 54,611 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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M290 XTJ is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 M290 XTJ, 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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M290 XTJ is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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