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N155 EFS

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

118,926 mi
Last recorded118,926 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN155 EFS
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 118,926 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 116,612 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 112,283 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 107,495 miles

brake pipes greased

sill covers fitted

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 18 Jan 2012 104,146 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

underside of vehicle covered in underseal .

Fail 14 Jan 2012 104,116 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

underside of vehicle covered in underseal .

Pass 17 Jan 2011 100,438 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 96,785 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 93,451 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 90,398 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all brake pipes covered in grease ,.

all vehicle underneath covered in grease,.

Pass 8 Jan 2007 85,364 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

fuel filter corroded

handbrake travel high

Pass 18 Jan 2006 79,196 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 79,139 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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N155 EFS is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 N155 EFS, 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 N155 EFS registered?

N155 EFS is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 26 March 1996.

Is N155 EFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N155 EFS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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