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M291 DHY

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

155,607 mi
Last recorded155,607 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM291 DHY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 155,607 miles

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.

Fail 3 Jun 2013 155,607 miles

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.

Pass 24 May 2012 146,500 miles

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.

Fail 21 May 2012 146,500 miles

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.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 133,536 miles

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.

Fail 11 Apr 2011 133,536 miles

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.

Pass 7 Apr 2010 119,936 miles

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.

Fail 6 Apr 2010 119,936 miles

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.

Pass 6 Apr 2009 105,707 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 103,880 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2008 103,868 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 101,260 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 96,547 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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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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