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M653 PAJ

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,040 mi
Last recorded125,040 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2015
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM653 PAJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2015 125,040 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 123,155 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2013 123,149 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

battery not fully secure

Pass 19 Dec 2011 120,199 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s running board not fully secure

Pass 10 Nov 2010 112,546 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s/f step temp repair

Fail 9 Nov 2010 112,546 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s/f step temp repair

Pass 30 Nov 2009 101,471 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 96,382 miles

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

brake pedal has long travel

front number plate deteriorating

vehicle corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2008 96,380 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

front number plate deteriorating

vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2007 91,887 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

all front suspension components corroded

all front suspension components slightly corroded

front number plate in a poor condition

handbrake requires adjustment

patch repair to offside front floorpan.patch repair to nearside front chassis

Fail 21 Nov 2007 91,884 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Oil leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

all front suspension components corroded

all front suspension components slightly corroded

front number plate in a poor condition

handbrake requires adjustment

nearside rear tyre sidewalls and treads splitting

patch repair to offside front floorpan.patch repair to nearside front chassis

Pass 23 Nov 2006 88,012 miles

both front lower suspension arm/s are badly corroded

vehicle corroded on underside of vehicle

Fail 22 Nov 2006 88,009 miles

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

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

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

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

both front lower suspension arm/s are badly corroded

vehicle corroded on underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Nov 2005 85,000 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front/rear chassis rails are corroded

both rear road springs are corroded

both rear tyres are perished

front no plate deterating

front suspension arms are corroded

various rear brake pipes are corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2005 84,997 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front / rear chassis rails are corroded

both rear road springs are corroded

both rear tyres are perished

front no plate deterating

front suspension arms are corroded

various rear brake pipes are corroded

vehicle corroded on under side of vehicle

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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M653 PAJ is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M653 PAJ, 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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M653 PAJ is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 14 February 1995.

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