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MJZ 3854

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

93,102 mi
Last recorded93,102 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJZ 3854
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 93,102 miles

Front Bumper insecure bumper mounting bracket corroded ()

Nearside Front brake disc back plate corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside side step mounting bracket corroded/broken

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 93,093 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Bumper insecure bumper mounting bracket corroded ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion around top suspension mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc back plate corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside side step mounting brackets corroded/broken.

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside side step mounting brackets corroded/broken.

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 90,168 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 19 Aug 2016 90,156 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Pass 10 Jul 2015 88,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2015 88,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 86,043 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 86,040 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 85,983 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

195/R15 REINFORCED

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 83,565 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nearside front tyre worn low 3mm

windscreen has damage outside swept area

Fail 27 Apr 2013 83,562 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside front tyre worn low 3mm

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

fuel filter pipe unions corroded

windscreen has damage outside of sweap area

Pass 21 Apr 2012 82,425 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake hose ferruls corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2011 81,191 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 78,769 miles

crack on front windscreen outside swept area

Pass 30 Mar 2009 76,404 miles

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

nearside front inner cv boot split

Fail 28 Mar 2009 76,404 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

nearside front inner cv boot split

Pass 1 Apr 2008 75,140 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 75,139 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 71,875 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 70,996 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 8 Aug 2006 70,994 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2006 70,673 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear boot handle broken

rear seats have been removed and seat belt mount areas is very badly corroded and urgent attention required

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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MJZ 3854 is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 MJZ 3854, 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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MJZ 3854 is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 August 1995.

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