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N151 HWT

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,783 mi
Last recorded125,783 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN151 HWT
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 125,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear wheel arch have cover screwed inner wheel arch. unable to see all inner wheel arch due to these.

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2011 125,779 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear wheel arch have cover screwed inner wheel arch. unable to see all inner wheel arch due to these.

n/s/r hand brake cable inscure

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2010 121,610 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 121,603 miles

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

n/s inner cv boot split

outer sills not inspected due to covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2009 119,202 miles

n/s/f inner cv gaiter split

outer sills not inspected due to full covers fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2009 119,196 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f inner cv gaiter split

outer sills not inspected due to full covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2008 117,564 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s and o/s outer sills not inspected due to covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2007 113,153 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 113,147 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s inner cv boot split

Pass 9 Sep 2006 106,123 miles

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

Oil leak

suspect possible blow from exhoust manifold

Pass 3 Oct 2005 94,717 miles

fuel pipes corroded

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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N151 HWT is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N151 HWT, 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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N151 HWT is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 12 January 1996.

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