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M97 DLY

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

124,152 mi
Last recorded124,152 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM97 DLY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 124,152 miles

All rear brakepipes corroded.

Exhaust heavily corroding in places

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

Fail 20 May 2011 124,139 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All rear brakepipes corroded.

Exhaust heavily corroding in places

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

Fail 4 May 2011 124,108 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

All rear brakepipes corroding.

Pass 6 Nov 2009 118,424 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front pads wearing down

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2009 118,424 miles

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

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

Engine oil leak

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front pads wearing down

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2008 105,431 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

corrosion to nearside and offside chassis rail

Fail 23 May 2008 105,227 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

corrosion to nearside and offside chassis rail

Fail 8 May 2008 104,745 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

corrosion to nearside and offside chassis rails

Pass 1 May 2007 95,416 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 95,416 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Fail 19 May 2006 87,807 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Water leak

off side front head lamp poor pattern

Pass 19 May 2006 87,807 miles

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

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

Water leak

off side front head lamp poor pattern

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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M97 DLY is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 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 M97 DLY, 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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What year was M97 DLY registered?

M97 DLY is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 March 1995.

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