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M349 VYA

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

153,659 mi
Last recorded153,659 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM349 VYA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 153,659 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Jan 2017 153,413 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 147,915 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear fuel pipes badly corroded--front pipes also corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2015 147,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear fuel pipes badly corroded--front pipes also corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2014 138,545 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear fuel pipes badly corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2014 138,539 miles

Brake load sensing valve obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear fuel pipes badly corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 129,097 miles

rear metal fuel lines very corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2013 128,818 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear metal fuel lines very corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2012 121,149 miles

ALL brake hose ferrules corroded

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear (under body) fuel pipes and components badly corroded urgent attention advised

various areas of corrosion under vehicle inc' on chassis and on suspension/steering and brake components

Pass 27 Jul 2012 121,149 miles

ALL brake hose ferrules corroded

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

rear (under body) fuel pipes and components badly corroded urgent attention advised

various areas of corrosion under vehicle inc' on chassis and on suspension/steering and brake components

Pass 18 Aug 2011 114,131 miles

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

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

CORROSION ON BRAKE HOSE FERRULES WELL ADVANCED

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

REAR METAL FUEL LINES BADLY CORRODED

Fail 15 Aug 2011 114,124 miles

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

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

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

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

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

REAR METAL FUEL LINES BADLY CORRODED

Pass 23 Aug 2010 108,770 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both rear tyres have slight cracking on sidewalls

Pass 22 Apr 2009 108,599 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 108,585 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 107,592 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2007 107,592 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 98,751 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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M349 VYA is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 M349 VYA, 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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M349 VYA is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 March 1995.

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