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N157 WTV

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,837 mi
Last recorded120,837 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2008
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN157 WTV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2008 120,837 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 120,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 115,377 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 115,362 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 114,803 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 114,803 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake pads appear very low

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f inner driveshaft gaiter split

o/s/f inner driveshaft gaiter split

slight fluid leak from o/s/r shock absorber

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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N157 WTV is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 84,830 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 N157 WTV, 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 31 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N157 WTV is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 8 September 1995.

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