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M991 NPJ

1994 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,435 mi
Last recorded126,435 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2011
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Vitara73,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM991 NPJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2011 126,435 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front back plate very rusty

Pass 17 Nov 2010 125,493 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 123,211 miles

All tyre pressures very low

Corrosion onFront chassis legs, all road wheels and front and rear suspension components

Front brake back plates badly corroded

Front brake discs pitted and worn

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front body has corrosion withing 30cm of body mounting

Offside rear brake efficiency much lower than nearside

Oil leak

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2009 123,209 miles

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

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

All tyre pressures very low

Corrosion onFront chassis legs, all road wheels and front and rear suspension components

Front brake back plates badly corroded

Front brake discs pitted and worn

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front body has corrosion withing 30cm of body mounting

Offside rear brake efficiency much lower than nearside

Oil leak

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2007 121,872 miles

REAR TYRES ON CENTER WEAR BARS

front brake dicsc worn

front to rear metal brake starting to rust

Pass 7 Apr 2006 113,663 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 113,597 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

battery insecure

fuel pipe front to rear has slight corrosion

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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M991 NPJ is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M991 NPJ, 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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M991 NPJ is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 16 September 1994.

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