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M355 VYA

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,669 mi
Last recorded127,669 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2010
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM355 VYA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2010 127,669 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

both front discs poor condition

off side rear wheel arch rusty poor condition

rear exhaust mountain poor condition

Fail 13 Sep 2010 127,669 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

both front discs poor condition

off side rear wheel arch rusty poor condition

rear exhaust mountain poor condition

Pass 21 Aug 2009 120,885 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 120,880 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 109,151 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 109,151 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 98,749 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 87,794 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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M355 VYA is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M355 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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What year was M355 VYA registered?

M355 VYA is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 20 March 1995.

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