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N127 DYD

1996 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,806 mi
Last recorded111,806 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN127 DYD
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 111,806 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear brake has slight bind wheen jackedup

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 3 Apr 2018 111,806 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear brake has slight bind wheen jackedup

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 19 Dec 2012 105,442 miles

(slight) movment / play from steering system

All metal brake pipes (front to rear) corroded (heavy)

All metal fuel pipes (front to rear) corrode (heavy)

Both front inner sills corroded

Both head light beam images poor

Both rear chassis rails / legs corroded

Exhaust front pipe to centre pipe joint blowing -close to excess-

Rear back panle around rear body mounting points starting to corrode

Fail 15 Dec 2012 105,417 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

(slight) movment / play from steering system

All metal brake pipes (front to rear) corroded (heavy)

All metal fuel pipes (front to rear) corrode (heavy)

Both front inner sills corroded

Both head light beam images poor

Both rear chassis rails / legs corroded

Brake fluid level low

Coolant level low

Exhaust front pipe to centre pipe joint blowing -close to excess-

Rear back panle around rear body mounting points starting to corrode

Pass 12 Dec 2011 102,645 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 102,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 97,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 90,631 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 79,778 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 79,733 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear seats removed

Pass 8 Dec 2007 69,137 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 66,741 miles

front pads getting low

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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N127 DYD is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N127 DYD, 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 N127 DYD registered?

N127 DYD is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N127 DYD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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