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M870 SCJ

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

114,201 mi
Last recorded114,201 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM870 SCJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2012 114,201 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 114,172 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 106,751 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 106,751 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 99,200 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 99,200 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 90,748 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 90,748 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 83,831 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 78,186 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 78,186 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Chassis beginning to corrode at jacking points

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 73,622 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 73,622 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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M870 SCJ is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 M870 SCJ, 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 M870 SCJ registered?

M870 SCJ is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 18 March 1995.

Is M870 SCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M870 SCJ shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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