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M891 DCD

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,196 mi
Last recorded114,196 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM891 DCD
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2020 114,196 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road stone chips (3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board rear tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust CAT loose in housing.

Front exhaust silencer support broken.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside body seal coverings fitted not allowing full visibility.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside body seal coverings fitted not allowing full visibility.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

auxiliary belt squeak.

Pass 12 Aug 2019 110,753 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

drivers door catch faulty still functions

exhaust tail pipe missing

n/s mirror damaged

unable to check rear seatbelts vehicle full with luggage

wet conditions

Fail 12 Aug 2019 110,753 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

drivers door catch faulty still functions

exhaust tail pipe missing

n/s mirror damaged

unable to check rear seatbelts vehicle full with luggage

wet conditions

Pass 21 Jul 2018 106,757 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside sill corroded outside prescribed area

underside of vehicle corroded inc suspension and brake components

Pass 8 Aug 2017 103,345 miles

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

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

Rear Rear exhaust box missing

Fail 4 Aug 2017 103,345 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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear exhaust box missing

Pass 25 Jul 2016 98,628 miles

Front inner door handles temperamental

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at rear ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1a)

all rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust box missing

Fail 18 Jul 2016 98,628 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded next to top mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front inner door handles temperamental

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at rear ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1a)

all rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust box missing

Pass 27 Jul 2015 95,753 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f brake slightly binding

rear inner sills corroded

tail pipe missing

windscreen damge

Fail 24 Jul 2015 95,644 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f brake slightly binding

rear inner sills corroded

tail pipe missing

windscreen damge

Pass 8 Aug 2014 92,330 miles

exhaust deteriorated

front number plate deteriorated

n/s/f door handle damaged

o/s/f brake slightly binding not showing on rbt

windscreen damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2013 89,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

damage to windscreen

exhaust deteriorated

general corrosion to vehicle

rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 2 Aug 2013 89,374 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

damage to windscreen

exhaust deteriorated

general corrosion to vehicle

rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 6 Aug 2012 86,725 miles

All four road tyres perished.

All four suspension coil springs corroded.

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front brakes slighty binding.

Rear exhaust system missing but does not make any more noise than standard.

Pass 5 Aug 2011 84,736 miles

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

damage to screen

tyres perished

Fail 5 Aug 2011 84,736 miles

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

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

damage to screen

tyres perished

Pass 14 Aug 2010 82,289 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2010 82,289 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 78,774 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 75,957 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

nearside front chassis rail corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2007 73,749 miles

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

nearside front chassis corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2006 70,777 miles

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

footbrake travel

rear exhaust in poor condition

slight corrosion both front and rear chassis

Pass 17 Aug 2005 67,209 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 67,209 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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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M891 DCD is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M891 DCD, 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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M891 DCD is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 February 1995.

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