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M855 KJF

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

97,122 mi
Last recorded97,122 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM855 KJF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 97,122 miles

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

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

Rear brake pipes have been covered in grease.

Fail 20 Oct 2011 97,117 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Clutch not working.

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

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

Rear brake pipes have been covered in grease.

Pass 17 Sep 2010 90,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

fuel lines corroding

n/s wiper blade starting to split

n/s/f tyre cracking on walls

o/s/f tyre cracking on walls

Fail 14 Sep 2010 90,243 miles

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

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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

fuel lines corroding

n/s wiper blade starting to split

n/s/f tyre cracking on walls

o/s/f tyre cracking on walls

Pass 14 Sep 2009 87,518 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 87,474 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 85,351 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front suspension lower arms showing corrosion

nearside front bottom ball joint slight wear lift

nearside hand brake cable outter casing cracked

Fail 16 Sep 2008 85,324 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front suspension lower arms showing corrosion

nearside front bottom ball joint slight wear lift

nearside hand brake cable outter casing cracked

Pass 20 Sep 2007 82,706 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 82,704 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 74,968 miles

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

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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M855 KJF 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 M855 KJF, 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 M855 KJF registered?

M855 KJF is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 5 May 1995.

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