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M398 SRS

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,118 mi
Last recorded135,118 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2007
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM398 SRS
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2007 135,118 miles

chip on windscreen,o/s/f inner wing suspension area,fuel cap lid,front o/s and n/s mounting area corroded,o/s/r lamp lense not original,brake load valve arm corroded,front exhaust pipe and brackets.

n/s and o/s inner sills have scrape marks not made by tester,o/s driveshaft boot perished,n/s driveshaft boot perished,rear fuel filter corroded,both rear shocker covers corroded,

steering hardy spicers slight play and rubber soft,rear fuel pipes corroded,rear tyres perished,rear crossmember,rear exhaust mounting rubber,o/s and n/s rear body mounting areas corroded,rear brake disc covers.

Fail 30 Aug 2007 135,118 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

chip on windscreen,o/s/f inner wing suspension area,fuel cap l;id,front o/s and n/s moun ting area corroded,o/s/r lamp lense not original,brale load valve arm corroded,front exhaust pipe and brackets,

n/s and o/s inner sills have scrape marks not made by tester,o/s driveshaft boot perished,n/s driveshaft boot perished,rear fuel filter corroded,both rear shocker covers corroded

steering hardy spices slight play and rubber soft,rear fuel pipes corroded,rear tyres perished,rear crossmember,rear exhaust mounting rubber,o/s and n/s rear body mounting area corroded,rear brake covers

Pass 6 Sep 2006 124,213 miles

Front exhaust mounting brackets, rear fuel line corroded, rear floor pan corroded, inner sills.

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded, rear shocker dust covers corroded, rear shockers corroded, fuel filter corroded, brake load valve stiff & corroded, o/s & n/s chassis legs corroded.

Steering shaft rubber joint, o/s & n/s strut tops corroded, o/s inner wheel arch, n/s/r side light not working, number plate light mounting area corroded, power steering tank damp.

Fail 6 Sep 2006 124,213 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front exhaust mounting brackets, rear fuel line corroded, rear floor pan corroded, inner sills.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded, rear shocker dust covers corroded, rear shockers corroded, fuel filter corroded, brake load valve stiff & corroded, o/s & n/s chassis legs corroded.

Steering shaft rubber joint, o/s & n/s strut tops corroded, o/s inner wheel arch, n/s/r side light not working, number plate light mounting area corroded, power steering tank damp.

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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M398 SRS is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M398 SRS, 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 M398 SRS registered?

M398 SRS is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 24 February 1995.

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