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M396 RVR

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,631 mi
Last recorded92,631 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM396 RVR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2011 92,631 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Front discs badly worn.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Passenger door handle insecure.

Suzuki sticker in screen.

Pass 26 Jan 2010 86,138 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 86,138 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2009 85,981 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 79,495 miles

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

both front brake hose ferrules sligthy corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2008 78,032 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 70,727 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 68,799 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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M396 RVR is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Blue 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 M396 RVR, 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 M396 RVR registered?

M396 RVR is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 March 1995.

Is M396 RVR safe to buy?

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