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M389 FAM

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

88,416 mi
Last recorded88,416 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2014
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM389 FAM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2014 88,416 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

underside of vehicle covered in dirt

vehicle upgraded for off road capabilities

Fail 18 Jan 2014 88,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

underside of vehicle covered in dirt

vehicle upgraded for off road capabilities

Pass 18 Jan 2013 85,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 82,734 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tailgate damaged

Pass 12 Oct 2011 82,734 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear tailgate damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2009 75,610 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 75,610 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 96,404 miles

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

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 96,404 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 62,391 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 62,391 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 54,703 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 54,703 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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M389 FAM is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 M389 FAM, 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 M389 FAM registered?

M389 FAM is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 March 1995.

Is M389 FAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M389 FAM shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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