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M659 SEF

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,338 mi
Last recorded96,338 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM659 SEF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 96,338 miles

Body underside has corrosion holes as marked

Both front lower ball joints have slight free play

Rear seats missing at time of test

Some metal brake pipes corroding

all wheels protrude beyond water catchment arches

Fail 3 Jun 2014 96,312 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Body underside has corrosion holes as marked

Both front lower ball joints have slight free play

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear seats missing at time of test

Some metal brake pipes corroding

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

all wheels protrude beyond water catchment arches

Pass 5 Jun 2013 91,033 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 89,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 88,033 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 80,776 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 80,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 71,488 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 68,333 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 68,333 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 65,690 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 65,690 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 62,568 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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M659 SEF is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M659 SEF, 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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M659 SEF is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 14 February 1995.

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