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HUI 8147

1994 Suzuki Vitara

Pink Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,558 mi
Last recorded5,558 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Vitara73,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUI 8147
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1994
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 5,558 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 5,558 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 4,311 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front brake flexi hose loose

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing housing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

power steering belt not sat fully on pulley

Pass 29 Aug 2019 99,453 miles

Brake warning light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing housing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front close to wear bar indicators (5.2.3 (e))

fuel pipes corroded

offside brake hose loose in clip

offside rear sill previously repaired, underseald

parking brake excessively low effort on offside

Fail 22 Aug 2019 99,388 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. back and forward adjustment (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation late to apply (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake warning light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing housing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front close to wear bar indicators (5.2.3 (e))

fuel pipes corroded

offside brake hose loose in clip

offside rear sill previously repaired, underseald

parking brake excessively low effort on offside

Fail 5 Aug 2019 99,103 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill not fully seam welded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating nearside rear late to apply (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing housing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive differential and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front brake hose loose in clip

Pass 27 Jul 2018 94,059 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 94,059 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 93,132 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak Oil leak bottom of engine ()

Fail 12 Aug 2017 93,123 miles

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)

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak Oil leak bottom of engine ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 89,574 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 89,574 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 89,457 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 87,493 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 86,578 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

brake pedal getting slightly long travel recomend inspection or repair ok at test

Fail 9 Aug 2010 86,530 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 84,704 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 84,704 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 77,910 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2007 77,910 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 71,865 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 71,865 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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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HUI 8147 is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara in Pink with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HUI 8147, 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 HUI 8147 registered?

HUI 8147 is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 9 August 1994.

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