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NIJ 280

1994 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

7,983 mi
Last recorded7,983 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Vitara73,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIJ 280
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2016 7,983 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded rear brake hose (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe excessively corroded all three pipes from load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested due to coolant lost (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front brake recording little or no effort brakes not tested due to leak (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake recording little or no effort brakes not tested due to fluid leak (3.7.B.5a)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal reservoir fluid level decreases after several brake applications (3.3.C.1) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking rear pipe from load valve to rear hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

coolant leak

front screen scratched

o/s/r inner box section corroded

oil leak

metal fuel pipes corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2015 7,980 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil leaks,coolant leaks

Pass 26 Nov 2014 6,967 miles

brake pipes and fuel pipes rusty

corrossion in n/s/r inner sill

n/s rev light n/w

slight blow exhaust

slight damage screen

Pass 3 Dec 2013 5,726 miles

front and rear brake pipes rusty

rear fuel pipes rusty

slight damage o/s screen

slight leak stearing pump

Pass 6 Dec 2012 5,198 miles

rear brake and fuel pipes getting rusty

slight corrossion n/s/r inner sill

slight oil leak stearing box

Pass 6 Dec 2011 4,097 miles

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

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

fuel pipes rusty

o/s/f brake pipe rusty

scratches on o/s screen

slight bind o/s/f brake

Fail 6 Dec 2011 4,097 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

fuel pipes rusty

o/s/f brake pipe rusty

scratches on o/s screen

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 26 Apr 2010 3,222 miles

front and rear brake pipes getting rusty

front tyres getting low

slight fluid leak stearing box

Fail 23 Apr 2010 3,219 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

front and rear brake pipes getting rusty

front tyres getting low

slight fluid leak stearing box

Pass 24 Apr 2009 1,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 70 miles

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

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

front brake pads near limit

rear fuel pipe near tank slightly corroded

slight corrosion to rear brake pipe(across axle)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 98,213 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 98,176 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 96,078 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 96,078 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake pipes and fuel pipes getting rusty

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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NIJ 280 is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NIJ 280, 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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NIJ 280 is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 22 April 1994.

Is NIJ 280 safe to buy?

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