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M355 VJL

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,923 mi
Last recorded76,923 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM355 VJL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 76,923 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 76,923 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 75,622 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 75,622 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 74,325 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 74,325 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 73,125 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 73,125 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 71,812 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 71,812 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 70,382 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 68,992 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 65,900 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 62,974 miles

engine oil leak

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

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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M355 VJL is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 M355 VJL, 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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What year was M355 VJL registered?

M355 VJL is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 2 March 1995.

Is M355 VJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M355 VJL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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