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M896 LWP

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

72,539 mi
Last recorded72,539 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM896 LWP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2012 72,539 miles

cover fitted over sills

tow bar shocket not working

under side very rusty

Fail 29 Feb 2012 72,533 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

cover fitted over sills

tow bar shocket not working

under side very rusty

Fail 13 Feb 2012 72,528 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

handbrake has travel

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

stoplight on towbar socket not working

Pass 11 Feb 2011 66,554 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front exhaust support broken

o/s/f hose ferrule corroded

plastic outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 4 Feb 2011 66,549 miles

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front exhaust support broken

o/s/f hose ferrule corroded

plastic outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Feb 2010 65,675 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 65,672 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 2 Mar 2009 64,734 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 64,731 miles

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

both front tyres cracked on tread

Pass 27 Feb 2008 63,727 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 63,712 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 34,509 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 62,461 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 62,430 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 61,187 miles

rear brake pipes from load valve and across rear axle showing corrosion

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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M896 LWP is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 M896 LWP, 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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M896 LWP is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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