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M942 KNP

1994 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

39,840 mi
Last recorded39,840 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Vitara73,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM942 KNP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 39,840 miles

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

nearsuide mirror glass missing - interior mirror fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2010 39,839 miles

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

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

near side mirror glass missing - interior mirror present

Fail 26 Mar 2010 39,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2008 37,518 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2008 37,509 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 29,604 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 29,573 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 31 May 2006 22,587 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 22,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

advise †-rear brake pipes slightly corroded †-fuel pipe corroded †-rear shock absorber lower mount bush slightly worn †-rear stabalizing arm bushs 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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M942 KNP is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1994 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 73,353 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 M942 KNP, 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 32 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M942 KNP registered?

M942 KNP is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 26 August 1994.

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