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N16 CJS

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,964 mi
Last recorded148,964 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN16 CJS
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 148,964 miles

Offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

neraside front inner sill corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2014 148,947 miles

All break and fuel pipes slighty corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front inner sill corroded outside perscibed area

Nearside front tyre worn on edge

Offside rear inner wheel arch corroded otside of perscibed area

Oil leak

outter sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2014 148,944 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

All break and fuel pipes slighty corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front inner sill corroded outside perscibed area

Nearside front tyre worn on edge

Offside rear inner wheel arch corroded otside of perscibed area

Oil leak

outter sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2014 148,941 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

brake pipes rear covered in grease

fuel pipes corroded

minor exhaust blow from joint

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

underside of vehicle corrosion set in

Pass 26 Feb 2012 146,873 miles

Brake and fuel pipes grease unable top fully inspect

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

both inner sills repaired and undersealed

both rear wheel arches tapped up

n/s/f tyre outer side wall perishing

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2012 154,406 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all fuel and brake pipes covered in grease unable to inspect fully

battery insecure

both inner closing sill repaired and covered in undersill unable to inspect fully

both rear shock absorber bushes worn

both rear wheel arches tapped

engine oil leaks

front number plate in poor condition

movement in steering system

n/s/f tyre side wall perished

o/s outersill corroded to excess outside perscribed area

slight exhaust blow

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Fail 28 Jun 2010 142,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front no plate slight damage both rear arches slightly rusty

Pass 28 Jun 2010 142,398 miles

front no plate slight damage both rear arches slightly rusty

Pass 23 Jul 2009 133,067 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 133,042 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 127,577 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 127,507 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 120,131 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 111,586 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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N16 CJS is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N16 CJS, 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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What year was N16 CJS registered?

N16 CJS is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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