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M451 RKO

1995 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,448 mi
Last recorded111,448 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM451 RKO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 111,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

slight play in rear prop shaft uj joints

Fail 17 Jan 2017 111,448 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor behind seat (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor behind seat (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

slight play in rear prop shaft uj joints

Pass 1 Dec 2015 108,748 miles

oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2015 108,745 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2014 104,029 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

fuel pipes corroded

general chassis surface corrosion and repairs and corrosion not within prescribed area

Fail 25 Nov 2014 104,027 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

general chassis surface corrosion and repairs and corrosion not within prescribed area

Pass 10 Mar 2011 96,807 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 96,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 85,960 miles

N/S Rear tyre wall beging to deteriate, condition needs monitoring

Fail 18 Mar 2010 85,960 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/S Rear tyre wall beging to deteriate, condition needs monitoring

Pass 21 Aug 2008 70,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

near side front spot light not working

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2008 70,162 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

near side front spot light not working

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2007 53,228 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 5,079 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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M451 RKO is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M451 RKO, 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 M451 RKO registered?

M451 RKO is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 March 1995.

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The MOT history for M451 RKO shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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