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M85 TUK

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Multi-colour Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,459 mi
Last recorded87,459 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM85 TUK
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2010 87,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 1 Jun 2010 87,459 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 5 Jun 2009 86,894 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 86,386 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2007 82,415 miles

off side rearouter wheel arch missing

Pass 8 Feb 2006 79,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off side front door sticks door card

off side outter sill corroded in places

off side rear inner wheel arch fiberglassed

Fail 18 Nov 2005 79,578 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

advise chip in windscreen †advise front number plate cracked †advise full sill covers fitted †advise inner wheel arch covers fitted †advise under body rusty in placies †advise near side rear shocker outer cover rusty †

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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M85 TUK is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Multi-colour with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 84,460 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 M85 TUK, 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 30 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M85 TUK registered?

M85 TUK is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 18 October 1996.

Is M85 TUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M85 TUK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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