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M740 XVT

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

123,313 mi
Last recorded123,313 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM740 XVT
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 123,313 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake and fuel lines corroding

numerous areas of corrosion including both rear inner arches

Fail 18 Feb 2021 123,313 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake and fuel lines corroding

numerous areas of corrosion including both rear inner arches

Pass 14 Sep 2017 122,780 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 113,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking in the tread

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in the tread

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2015 102,909 miles

Engine light on

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 102,909 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine light on

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 102,918 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 27 Sep 2012 102,909 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 28 Sep 2011 102,909 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 102,909 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 92,502 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 85,231 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2008 78,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 78,625 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 77,191 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 77,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 May 2006 72,708 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 72,708 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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M740 XVT is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 M740 XVT, 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 M740 XVT registered?

M740 XVT is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 March 1995.

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