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M401 XFA

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

197,862 mi
Last recorded197,862 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2011
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM401 XFA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2011 197,862 miles

inner cv boot split

Fail 9 Dec 2011 197,862 miles

Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

advise n/s cvboot inner split

Battery insecure

Pass 8 Jul 2010 192,043 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s cv boot split

Fail 9 Dec 2009 191,918 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front brake disks slightly warped

front brakes binding slightly

oil leak from steering box

oil leak from sump

Pass 20 Nov 2007 190,313 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 178,916 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 167,492 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 167,492 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

nearside rear tyre side wall badly scuffed

slight leak/seepage steering box.

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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M401 XFA is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Grey 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 M401 XFA, 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 M401 XFA registered?

M401 XFA is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 14 February 1995.

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