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N134 LDX

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,957 mi
Last recorded90,957 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN134 LDX
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2021 90,957 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Body panel insecure n/s & o/s wings and holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s & o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp n/s & o/s (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. front & rear (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

clutch pedal sticking

general body corrosion

n/s/r indicator broken

Pass 4 Jan 2016 82,912 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 77,881 miles

all fuel pipes rusty.

n/s/r tyre has a inner tube fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2014 76,791 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

head lights have weak pattens

Pass 11 Jan 2013 76,088 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 74,187 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 72,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all four tyres very heavely perreshed and cracking

Pass 20 Aug 2009 69,867 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 66,905 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 66,719 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 57,897 miles

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

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

driving lights too high.

Pass 4 Jul 2006 47,748 miles

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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N134 LDX is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N134 LDX, 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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N134 LDX is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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