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M893 AEV

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,185 mi
Last recorded156,185 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM893 AEV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 156,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake adjustment

Fail 18 Jan 2016 156,185 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake adjustment

Pass 2 Feb 2015 148,917 miles

chip in windscreen

fuel pipes corroded

hand brake travel is on the limit

oil leak

slight play in both rear shock bushes

underside very dirty

Fail 23 Jan 2015 148,917 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

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

chip in windscreen

fuel pipes corroded

hand brake travel is on the limit

oil leak

slight play in both rear shock bushes

underside very dirty

Pass 30 Jan 2014 144,132 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 144,132 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Has damgae to a rear light that may injure

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 140,518 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 140,513 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

1. Front number plate damaged. 2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 3. Slight exhaust leak from centre pipe.

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 133,887 miles

1.hand brake travel close to limit 2.outer sills not tested due to plastic covers 3.steel fuel pipe from tank rusty 4.front no plate damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2009 124,949 miles

1. nail in o/s rear tyre. 2. slight damage to front windscreen.

Pass 10 Nov 2008 115,658 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 115,655 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front and rear tyres becoming worn.

Pass 6 Oct 2007 106,628 miles

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

chassis slight corrosion

Fail 29 Sep 2007 106,335 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

chassis slight corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2006 89,466 miles

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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M893 AEV is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M893 AEV, 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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M893 AEV is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 10 June 1995.

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