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J55 PXX

1994 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,298 mi
Last recorded103,298 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Vitara73,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 PXX
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2017 103,298 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and in very poor condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill small hole (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filter corroding

Pass 15 Jul 2015 103,032 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

unable to find exact emissions vehicle match on database .carried out under 3.5 %vol c/o and under 1200ppm h/c [ok at time of test ,suspect intermittent emission fault ]

Fail 10 Jul 2015 103,032 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2015 103,013 miles

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

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

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)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

em light on

Pass 1 May 2014 101,463 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2013 100,577 miles

Oil leak

off side front chassis corroded

oil below minimum, 1.5 ltrs added to enable test

weld repair to off side rear floor area

Fail 5 Jun 2013 100,577 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Oil leak

off side front chassis corroded

oil below minimum, 1.5 ltrs added to enable test

weld repair to off side rear floor area

Pass 25 May 2012 99,778 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

fuel filter corroded

suspension lowered all round, bump stops not visable

various weld repairs

Fail 3 Jun 2011 98,032 miles

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

brake pipes are corroded

fuel pipes are heavily corroded

oil leak from rear axel

various welding repairs

Pass 3 Jun 2011 98,032 miles

brake pipes are corroded

fuel pipes are heavily corroded

oil leak from rear axel

various welding repairs

Pass 24 Oct 2007 96,749 miles

Fuel lines rusty.

Fail 10 Oct 2007 96,747 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Fuel lines rusty.

Pass 18 May 2006 91,051 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 91,051 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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J55 PXX is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 J55 PXX, 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 J55 PXX registered?

J55 PXX is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 11 August 1994.

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