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M979 AEC

1994 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,257 mi
Last recorded133,257 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Vitara73,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM979 AEC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 133,257 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 133,257 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 133,257 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering front cross member (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 133,238 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 132,000 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 126,614 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2012 126,614 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 120,894 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 115,921 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 111,269 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 105,950 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 105,925 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 99,829 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 93,921 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 88,238 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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M979 AEC is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M979 AEC, 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 M979 AEC registered?

M979 AEC is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 November 1994.

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