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N15 CLT

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,276 mi
Last recorded126,276 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN15 CLT
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2022 126,276 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2020 125,983 miles

front exhaust rusty on joint

Pass 24 Oct 2019 124,388 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 121,639 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 121,599 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2017 118,472 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 112,681 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 108,272 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 108,272 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 May 2014 105,213 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 102,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 99,086 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 99,082 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 95,681 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 93,509 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 88,615 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 8,498 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 84,954 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 80,040 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 71,335 miles

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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N15 CLT is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N15 CLT, 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 N15 CLT registered?

N15 CLT is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 March 1996.

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