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M361 GAP

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

143,280 mi
Last recorded143,280 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM361 GAP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 143,280 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Diff oil seal has slight leak

Fail 3 Mar 2022 143,242 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp likely to become detached both rear (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working both rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front clutch pedal rubber is missing

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark on minimum (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wiper arm is slightly bent

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear o\s rear bumper damage

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear both rear seat belts could not be checked due to luggage piled up on rear seats

no coolant in expansion bottle needs topping up

Pass 15 Oct 2020 134,810 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 134,810 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 118,805 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm 195/80R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear window glass is missing

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 118,805 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm 195/80R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear window glass is missing

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 104,090 miles

All Rear Seat Belts Not Tested As Rear Seats Folded Down

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Jun 2017 104,090 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

All Rear Seat Belts Not Tested As Rear Seats Folded Down

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 May 2016 100,993 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 99,962 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 99,575 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 98,726 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 98,720 miles

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

rusty chassi rail in all 3 corners

Pass 30 Apr 2012 97,919 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 97,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 97,336 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 96,666 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 95,950 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 94,661 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 93,025 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 91,500 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 91,500 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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M361 GAP is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M361 GAP, 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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M361 GAP is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 25 March 1995.

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