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M823 FMR

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

66,201 mi
Last recorded66,201 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM823 FMR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2021 66,201 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 64,179 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both inner sills corroded

Pass 6 May 2019 64,053 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2018 63,940 miles

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Rear tyres wearing low inner edges

Some underside vehicle braking steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 6 May 2017 63,496 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 63,214 miles

advise plastic covers fitted to outer sills

surface rust on brake pipes

tyres are showing signs of perishing

Fail 27 Apr 2016 63,199 miles

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

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front to rear by suspension undersill floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front to rear by suspension along under sill floor. (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 62,643 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 61,335 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 59,822 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/s/r lamp lens cracked.

Rear metal fuel pipe at rear corroded.

Slight binding on n/s/f brake.

Steering noise on lock.

Pass 22 Jun 2012 56,433 miles

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

both sills+floor pans+rear wheelboxes/arches etc showing corrosion/corroded

front brake pads getting lower

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Jun 2011 53,696 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 51,388 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 48,394 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 45,699 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 42,596 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 40,215 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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M823 FMR is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 M823 FMR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M823 FMR registered?

M823 FMR is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 June 1995.

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