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N122 SDW

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,309 mi
Last recorded95,309 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN122 SDW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 95,309 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 95,303 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 80,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear lamp slighty damaged lens

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 64,602 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 58,243 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer corroded and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 58,243 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer corroded and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 53,983 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 48,558 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

general corrosion to underside off vehicle

Pass 15 Aug 2012 47,176 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 47,176 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 46,109 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 44,707 miles

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition,pitting and worn

nearside headlamp had condensation on lens during test but dried out,beam image was affected

both front tyres and both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls and close to exposing cords

Pass 25 Aug 2009 43,293 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 41,472 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 40,691 miles

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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N122 SDW is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N122 SDW, 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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What year was N122 SDW registered?

N122 SDW is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 25 May 1996.

Is N122 SDW safe to buy?

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