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M979 VVW

1995 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,472 mi
Last recorded93,472 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM979 VVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 93,472 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 93,472 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 92,936 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 92,936 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 92,260 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 90,881 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 90,861 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all 4 tyres perished & cuts/cracks in sidewalls

front registration plate damaged

fuel cap seal starting to perish

nearside front brake hose end starting to corrode

no rear seats fitted at time of test

offside & nearside body at mountings starting to corrode (front of rear wheels)

rear section of tailpipe missing

slight damage to front grill panel

Pass 18 Mar 2011 89,803 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all 4 tyres small cuts & starting to perish

front registration plate cracked

nearside rear parking brake effort poor

no rear seats fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2010 89,226 miles

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

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

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

difficult to lock nearside seatbelt

exhaust tailpipe short

front registration plate damaged

offside windscreen washer poor

Pass 14 Mar 2009 87,691 miles

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

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

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

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

drivers seat belt difficult to latch

front registration plate damaged

suspect small hole in offside outer driveshaft gaitor

Pass 1 Apr 2008 86,421 miles

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

front flexi hose pulling tight from body (offside front)

front registration plate damaged.

fuel cap breaking up but maintaining good seal.

lift in both front lower suspension ball joints.

small cuts in both nearside tyre sidewalls.

steel brake pipe from brake hose to offside backplate corroded.

steel brake pipe from regulator to rear brake hose corroded.

Pass 24 Mar 2007 84,855 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both wiper blade rubbers split at ends.

small hole in offside outer driveshaft boot.

steel brake pipes and fuel pies starting to corrode.

Pass 6 Apr 2006 82,945 miles

chips in windscreen.

no rear seats fitted at time of test.

rear brakes slightly binding.

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 VVW is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1995 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 84,830 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 VVW, 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 31 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M979 VVW is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 6 February 1995.

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