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N141 HVF

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,006 mi
Last recorded133,006 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN141 HVF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2008 133,006 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f inner d/shaft gaiter split

Fail 1 Dec 2008 133,003 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

n/s/f inner d/shaft gaiter split

Pass 4 Dec 2007 123,434 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Fail 29 Nov 2007 123,298 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Fail 25 Nov 2006 108,516 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 108,516 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 90,703 miles

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)

Fail 14 Nov 2005 90,703 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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N141 HVF is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N141 HVF, 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 N141 HVF registered?

N141 HVF is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 January 1996.

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