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M949 HPD

1994 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,186 mi
Last recorded95,186 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Vitara73,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM949 HPD
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 95,186 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 35,167 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 90,658 miles

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

hand brake effort slightly low nearside and offside

Fail 6 Jun 2012 90,658 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

7 pin trailer side,tail,and fog lights not working

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 5 May 2011 87,485 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2010 83,835 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 79,432 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2009 79,432 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2008 72,074 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 68,135 miles

off side hand brake reading slightly low

Fail 26 Apr 2007 68,135 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 67,886 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 67,882 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Dec 2005 67,833 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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M949 HPD is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M949 HPD, 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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M949 HPD is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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