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M973 CCD

1994 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,769 mi
Last recorded86,769 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Vitara73,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM973 CCD
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2016 86,769 miles

Headlamp switch faulty main beam (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front lower suspension arms corroded

engine bay centre bulkhead access panel corroded and holed

metal fuel lines corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Feb 2015 88,135 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

front to rear brake pipes corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

nearside front & nearside rear chassis corroded

offside front & offside rear chassis corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2014 86,902 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

rear brake pipes corroded

rear chassis corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2014 86,902 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

rear brake pipes corroded

rear chassis corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2013 85,148 miles

Offside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

battery insecure

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front chassis corroded

offside front chassis corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2012 82,285 miles

battery insecure

fuel pipes at rear rusty

hand brake lever has travel

n/s/r tyre nailed

Fail 16 Feb 2012 82,275 miles

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

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery insecure

nearside front service brake effort noticeably less than offisde front

offside front body mounting slight corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2011 79,440 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake pipes corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2011 79,440 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake pipes corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2010 76,994 miles

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

Lower steering column UJ rubber shroud split

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 76,994 miles

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

Lower steering column UJ rubber shroud split

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 74,809 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2008 70,487 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 64,190 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 58,058 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 58,058 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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M973 CCD is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M973 CCD, 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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M973 CCD is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 15 October 1994.

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