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M889 LPG

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

123,544 mi
Last recorded123,544 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM889 LPG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 123,544 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 115,501 miles

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)

rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 5 Dec 2013 115,501 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 21 Nov 2012 105,485 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)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

battery insecure.

front to rear fuel pipes corroded .

rear boot floor very corroded & holed in places. (recomend repair)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 105,485 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

battery insecure.

front to rear fuel pipes corroded .

rear boot floor very corroded & holed in places. (recomend repair)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 96,390 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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)

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

rear seats removed & dog cage fitted at time of test.

Pass 29 Mar 2011 89,646 miles

corrosion on boot floor. rear seats removed.

front to rear fuel pipes corroded. cross axle brake pipe corroded.

Fail 29 Mar 2011 89,646 miles

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

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)

corrosion on boot floor holed in places.

cross axle brake pipes have surface corrosion.

front to rear fuel pipes corroded .

rear seats removed & dog cage fitted in place .

Fail 21 Mar 2011 89,520 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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)

corrosion on boot floor holed in places.

cross axle brake pipes have surface corrosion.

front to rear fuel pipes corroded .

rear seats removed & dog cage fitted in place .

Pass 31 Mar 2010 81,323 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 81,321 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 72,366 miles

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)

Rear seats removed & replaced with dog cage

imbalance in rear brakes close to exess.

n/s hand brake effort low

Fail 24 Mar 2009 72,347 miles

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

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)

Rear seats removed & replaced with dog cage

imbalance in rear brakes close to exess.

n/s hand brake effort low

Pass 19 Mar 2008 64,142 miles

battery clamp very corroded & in poor condition. some play in lower ball joints.

Pass 8 Mar 2007 58,015 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 58,015 miles

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

rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 22 Mar 2006 52,211 miles

front anty roll bar links slightly worn

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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M889 LPG is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 M889 LPG, 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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M889 LPG is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 15 March 1995.

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