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M842 DLY

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

17,387 mi
Last recorded17,387 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM842 DLY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2011 17,387 miles

damage to front end of vehicle

Pass 23 Nov 2010 2,793 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 2,772 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 99,963 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 99,963 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 95,993 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 95,991 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 92,289 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 93,381 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 89,689 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 89,688 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 87,689 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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M842 DLY is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M842 DLY, 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 M842 DLY registered?

M842 DLY is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M842 DLY safe to buy?

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