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M488 MHM

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,990 mi
Last recorded71,990 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM488 MHM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 71,990 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 66,702 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 59,111 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 55,120 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 52,205 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 54,972 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 53,293 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s rerar tyres side wall perished n/s front tyre side wall perished

Pass 30 Nov 2007 51,127 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 51,126 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 48,345 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 48,345 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 47,869 miles

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

o/s and n/s front tyre side walls cracking

Fail 1 Sep 2006 47,869 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s and n/s front tyre side walls cracking

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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M488 MHM is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M488 MHM, 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 M488 MHM registered?

M488 MHM is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 27 January 1995.

Is M488 MHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M488 MHM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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