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M782 VHJ

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

166,793 mi
Last recorded166,793 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2011
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM782 VHJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2011 166,793 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 166,789 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 159,324 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 148,628 miles

oil leck rear off engne

sill covers over sills

sterting cupling spliting

Fail 30 Oct 2009 148,628 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

oil leck rear off engne

sill covers over sills

sterting cupling spliting

Pass 29 Oct 2008 133,532 miles

offside front inner wing has slight corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2008 132,192 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Spare tyre defective

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

offside rear has spare fitted & is a different wheel to the others

side skirts preventing full inspection of sills

Pass 3 Nov 2007 118,924 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 118,923 miles

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

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

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

fuel pipes excessivley corroded

n/s/f wiper blade rubber split

Pass 2 Nov 2006 108,649 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

crack in near side rear light lens but not showing white

Fail 23 Oct 2006 108,419 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

near side rear light lens cluster is cracked but not showing white

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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M782 VHJ is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M782 VHJ, 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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M782 VHJ is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 February 1995.

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