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M790 YFY

1995 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,098 mi
Last recorded83,098 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM790 YFY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2011 83,098 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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

fuel pipes/brake pipes/flexi slightly corroded

parking brake just efficiency

rear axle/back plates corroded

tyres stick out past archs

Fail 27 Jul 2011 83,098 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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

fuel pipes/brake pipes/flexi slightly corroded

rear axle/back plates corroded

tyres stick out past archs

Pass 22 Jun 2010 79,852 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

slight front brake imbalance

steering feels heavy than normal

tyre stick out past body

Pass 16 Dec 2008 73,506 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2008 73,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 61,987 miles

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

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

advice fuel pipes rusted

Fail 24 Nov 2007 61,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

advice fuel pipes rusted

Fail 26 Oct 2006 52,170 miles

Both rear seats lack securing locks to prevent seats from tipping forward.

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 52,170 miles

Both rear seats lack securing locks to prevent seats from tipping forward.

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

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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M790 YFY is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M790 YFY, 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 M790 YFY registered?

M790 YFY is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 March 1995.

Is M790 YFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M790 YFY shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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