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N166 VTH

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,051 mi
Last recorded145,051 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN166 VTH
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2016 145,051 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings where chassis connects to front bumper nearside and offside (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded within 30cms of rear suspension front mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Also front body mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded also front body mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded within 30cms of rear suspension front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Both rear fuel pipes heavily corroded

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 141,802 miles

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 141,802 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2014 138,785 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front number plate deteriorated

Fuel pipes to tank corroded

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

Nearside brake has slight bind

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

Oil leak at engine

Welded repairs carried out to offside and nearside suspension areas

Pass 26 Apr 2013 136,128 miles

Front number plate delaminating

Heavy advancing surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Tested in wet conditions

front brake pads over 50% worn

Fail 1 May 2012 134,123 miles

Heavy corrosion to underneath of vehicle

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Welding repairs both rear inner sills

Pass 1 May 2012 134,123 miles

Heavy corrosion to underneath of vehicle

Welding repairs both rear inner sills

Pass 18 Apr 2011 131,883 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

cover sills fitted n/s inner sill holed not in any area repair to o/s inner sill o/s outer sill holed not in any area

slight play in steering box

Fail 30 Apr 2010 129,439 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front number plate deteriorating

front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2010 129,439 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front number plate deteriorating

front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2009 126,364 miles

both rear tyres starting to perished

near/side wiper split

near/side/rear fog light not working

slight damage to off/side/front seat belt webbing

Pass 3 May 2008 123,005 miles

drive belt in poor condition

front number plate cracked

fuel pipes corroded

heavy oil leak

off/side/front and rear brake pipes corroded

rear center seatbelt missing

Pass 2 May 2007 117,073 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 117,073 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

some metail brake pipes rusting

Pass 26 Apr 2006 106,749 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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N166 VTH is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N166 VTH, 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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N166 VTH is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 15 May 1996.

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