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M983 PVS

1994 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,965 mi
Last recorded83,965 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Vitara73,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM983 PVS
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 83,965 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion n/s/r inner sill

Fail 5 Jul 2012 83,964 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion n/s/r inner sill

Pass 1 Aug 2011 81,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

all metal brake pipes rusty require full inspection

n/s/f spot light inop

Fail 26 Jul 2011 81,026 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

all metal brake pipes rusty require full inspection

n/s/f spot light inop

Pass 14 Jul 2010 78,605 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 78,605 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 68,193 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 68,014 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 62,527 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 62,516 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 59,778 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 56,903 miles

Slight play in offside bottom ball joint.

Pass 24 Jun 2005 53,912 miles

nearside front tyre showing wear on inner edge.

very slight play in offside front bottom ball joint.

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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M983 PVS is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M983 PVS, 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 M983 PVS registered?

M983 PVS is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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