1995 · 29 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1995 Suzuki Vitara MOT pass rate and common faults

114 MOT tests in 2024. 55.3% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

83Well below average
Passed first time55.3%
Failed or needed repairs44.7%
Typical mileage at test92,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 114 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded7.0%
  2. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced6.1%
  3. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits6.1%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.4%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.4%
  6. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.5%
  7. Catalyst emissions: emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak3.5%
  8. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting3.5%
  9. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits3.5%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes32.5%
  2. Lights & electrics26.3%
  3. Body & chassis25.4%
  4. Emissions & leaks22.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.4%
  6. Seat belts & airbags6.1%
  7. Suspension5.3%
  8. Steering4.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded28.1%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine20.2%
  3. Non-component advisories: Fuel Pipe/s corroded14.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.4%
  5. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting9.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1995 Suzuki Vitara?

In 2024, 55.3% of 1995 Suzuki Vitara cars passed their MOT first time, across 114 tests. The average for all 29-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1995 Suzuki Vitara?

The most common failure reasons were rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 1995 Suzuki Vitara reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 83, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).