MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,607 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front to rear fuel pipes corroding.
o/s+n/s/r tyres starting to crack+perish.
unable to test outer sills fully due to plastic covers.
Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
front to rear fuel pipes corroding.
o/s+n/s/r tyres starting to crack+perish.
unable to test outer sills fully due to plastic covers.
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
fuel pipes corroding.
n/s/f metal brake pipe corroding.
rear floor pans corroding.
rear shock absorber dust covers corroding.
slight judder o/s/f footbrake.
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
fuel pipes corroding.
n/s/f metal brake pipe corroding.
rear floor pans corroding.
rear shock absorber dust covers corroding.
slight judder o/s/f footbrake.
corrosion on rear floor pans around seat belt mounts.
damage to front bumper.
drivers door becoming difficult to open from inside.
front number plate deteriorating.
front+rear coil springs corroding.
fuel pipes corroding.
n/s/f metal brake pipe corroding.
o/s/r inner wheel arch corroding.
rear shock absorber dust covers corroding.
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion on rear floor pans around seat belt mounts.
damage to front bumper.
drivers door becoming difficult to open from inside.
front number plate deteriorating.
front+rear coil springs corroding.
fuel pipes corroding.
n/s/f metal brake pipe corroding.
n/s/f tyre just above 1.6mm legal limit.
o/s/r inner wheel arch corroding.
rear shock absorber dust covers corroding.
alt belt deteriorated.
front flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.
front inner brake pads starting to wear thin.
front number plate starting to deteriorate.
joint between cat/centre exhaust leaking.
n/s/f metal brake pipe corroding.
o/s+n/s/r inner floor pans corroding around seat belt mounts.
oil leak.
rear shock absorber dust covers corroding.
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
alt belt deteriorated.
front flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.
front inner brake pads starting to wear thin.
front number plate starting to deteriorate.
joint between cat/centre exhaust leaking.
n/s/f metal brake pipe corroding.
n/s/f tyre just above 1.6mm legal limit.
o/s+n/s/r floor pans corroding around seat belt mounts.
oil leak.
rear shock absorber dust covers corroding.
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
unable to fully test outer sill due to covers being fitted
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
unable to fully test outer sill due to covers being fitted
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?
Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M291 DHY is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 M291 DHY, 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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M291 DHY is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 3 May 1995.
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