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M785 VHJ

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,253 mi
Last recorded126,253 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM785 VHJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 126,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 6 Jun 2018 120,291 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions only just passed test.

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake has long travel.

Pass 8 Jun 2017 115,809 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 115,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (2) pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 111,200 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 111,200 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 May 2015 108,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside front and rear inner wheel arc starting to coddod

Fail 27 May 2015 108,497 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside front and rear inner wheel arc starting to coddod

Pass 5 Jun 2014 107,780 miles

ADVISE Surface corrosion staring to form on floor and chassis rails.

Fail 5 Jun 2014 107,780 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

ADVISE Surface corrosion staring to form on floor and chassis rails.

Pass 5 Jun 2013 107,024 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 107,024 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 106,190 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 106,190 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 105,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 May 2011 105,008 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2010 104,772 miles

offside rear tyre (on) the legal limit on the limit

slight corrosion to offside front floor and offside rear floor areas

slight play in both lower swivels

suspect corrosion under side skirts

Pass 15 May 2009 98,240 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2009 98,240 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 95,242 miles

Battery insecure

all 4 tyres starting to perish

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 24 May 2007 91,951 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 85,573 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2005 79,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 9 Jun 2005 79,555 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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M785 VHJ is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M785 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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M785 VHJ is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 March 1995.

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