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IIG 5369

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

68,235 mi
Last recorded68,235 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIG 5369
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2024 68,235 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General corrosion on under-body, sub-frame and suspension components

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

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2024 68,235 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General corrosion on under-body, sub-frame and suspension components

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

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 68,185 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 68,182 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible wheel is different construction from rest of road wheels. (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH INSECURE (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 67,420 miles

Benifit of doubt given to welding repairs as covered by underseal

Fail 9 Nov 2020 67,413 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill, must be fully seam welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill, must be fully seam welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 66,658 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

o/s/f wheel different to the rest

Fail 14 Nov 2019 66,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

o/s/f wheel different to the rest

Pass 22 Nov 2018 65,300 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes painted black (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective cat hanging bracket detached from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe to cat- no fittings present. two sections fused together by corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Undertray not fully secure no securing bolts at rear (8.1.1 (b) (i))

front spot lights loose in front bumper

various areas of corrosion on body floor

wiring for front non obligatory lamps poor

Fail 13 Nov 2018 65,266 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes painted black (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective cat hanging bracket detached from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe to cat- no fittings present. two sections fused together by corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Undertray not fully secure no securing bolts at rear (8.1.1 (b) (i))

front spot lights loose in front bumper

various areas of corrosion on body floor

wiring for front non obligatory lamps poor

Pass 15 Nov 2017 64,034 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 64,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 63,602 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 59,006 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 57,076 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 54,070 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 54,070 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 47,375 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 40,780 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 38,546 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 35,986 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 33,351 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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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IIG 5369 is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 84,460 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 IIG 5369, 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 30 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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IIG 5369 is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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