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M979 HPD

1994 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,115 mi
Last recorded132,115 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Vitara73,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 132,115 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 132,115 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 131,949 miles

Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering idler (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 131,952 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working both jets front (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering idler (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 129,347 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 127,118 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded all x4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 121,386 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 121,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour Headlamp image dim compared to offside front and headlamp bulb is a different colour compared to offside front. (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 112,742 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 106,422 miles

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

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

o/s/r fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2014 106,422 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

o/s/r fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2013 100,137 miles

front numberplate cracked but still readable

Fail 19 Oct 2013 100,137 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front numberplate cracked but still readable

Fail 21 Aug 2012 95,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 21 Aug 2012 95,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 4 Oct 2011 90,812 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 86,171 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front registration plate cracked

Pass 3 Apr 2010 84,518 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 82,446 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 82,446 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2008 71,453 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2007 58,893 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate broken

Fail 18 May 2007 58,893 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate broken

Pass 24 May 2006 55,815 miles

rear tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

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 HPD is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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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M979 HPD is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 22 August 1994.

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