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M501 MVV

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,434 mi
Last recorded97,434 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM501 MVV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 97,434 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 97,434 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 94,009 miles

chassis corroded at front

engine oil stained

engine sump corroded

exhaust system corroded

front brake flexible hoses perished

front numberplate cracked

nearside front wiper slightly smeary

radiator in poor condition

rear differential oilstained

slight free play in steering box

slight imbalance from rear brakes

underside brake and fuel pipes corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2009 94,009 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

chassis corroded at front

engine oil stained

engine sump corroded

exhaust system corroded

front brake flexible hoses perished

front numberplate cracked

nearside front wiper slightly smeary

radiator in poor condition

rear differential oilstained

slight free play in steering box

slight imbalance from rear brakes

underside brake and fuel pipes corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2009 92,638 miles

both front inner wheel arches corroded and holed

engine and gearbox oil stained

front to rear fuel pipes and fuel filter corroded

play in nearside front antiroll bar link arm

radiator in poor condition

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

slight oil stains on rear diff

sump corroded

underside corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2008 91,314 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

nearside front and offside front inner wheel arches corroded

nearside rear shocker lower bush perished

play in nearside front antiroll bar link arm

radiator in poor condition and leaking(strong advise)

slight oil stains on engine,gearbox and diff

Fail 7 Jan 2008 91,314 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly lipped

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

nearside front and offside front inner wheel arches corroded

nearside rear shocker lower bush perished

play in nearside front antiroll bar link arm

radiator in poor condition and leaking(strong advise)

slight oil stains on engine,gearbox and diff

Pass 8 Jan 2007 89,581 miles

body corroded in front arches

front to rear fuel and brake pipes corroded

radiator poor condition

slight brake judder evident from front

slight corrosion front chassis rails

slight oil stains engine and diff

Pass 9 Jan 2006 88,113 miles

both front wheel arches excessively corroded and holed

exhaust front pipe and cat corroded

front brake discs worn

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded

play in nearside front antiroll bar link arm

radiator heavily stained and coolant fins missing

slight corrosion offside and nearside chassis rails

slight oil stains engine/gearbox and diff

stonechip in front screen

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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M501 MVV is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M501 MVV, 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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M501 MVV is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 24 January 1995.

Is M501 MVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M501 MVV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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