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M308 DHY

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,313 mi
Last recorded131,313 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM308 DHY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2013 131,313 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 128,846 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Jul 2010 125,901 miles

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

Oil leak

front no.plate deteriorating

idle emissions default limits used

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 1 Jul 2010 125,901 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

front no.plate deteriorating

idle emissions default limits used

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Apr 2009 122,809 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 122,809 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 117,585 miles

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

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

rust hole in NSF chassis, not in prescribed area.

Fail 11 Apr 2008 117,585 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

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

rust hole in NSF chassis, not in prescribed area.

Fail 12 Apr 2007 109,744 miles

Nearside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 109,744 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 103,342 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 103,342 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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M308 DHY is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M308 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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M308 DHY is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 5 April 1995.

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