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PCZ 3471

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,478 mi
Last recorded103,478 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCZ 3471
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 103,478 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 95,485 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 103,628 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 87,023 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 87,023 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 76,558 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 76,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 67,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 67,247 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bull bars fitted to front of vehicle

Pass 10 Apr 2008 57,992 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 49,304 miles

Both front anti-roll bar link bushes are starting to wear.

Both seat belt buckles need slightly tightened.

Imbalance in the front brakes is right on the limit.

Slight blow from the centre exhaust section.

Slight travel in handbrake. Advise adjustment!

Slight warp in the front and rear brakes.

Fail 11 Apr 2007 49,220 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front anti-roll bar link bushes are starting to wear.

Both seat belt buckles need slightly tightened.

Slight blow from the centre exhaust section.

Slight travel in handbrake. Advise adjustment!

Slight warp in the front and rear brakes.

Pass 12 Apr 2006 41,396 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 41,396 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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PCZ 3471 is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PCZ 3471, 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 PCZ 3471 registered?

PCZ 3471 is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 August 1995.

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