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N179 MYJ

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

155,824 mi
Last recorded155,824 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN179 MYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 155,824 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both inner cv boots split

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

Fail 26 Feb 2011 155,679 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

both inner drive shaft gaiters split

Pass 6 Mar 2010 149,268 miles

as VT30 574308450031 issued 27/02/2010

Fail 27 Feb 2010 149,194 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

both front tyres perished

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

heavy corrosion and poor welding repairs to inner sills

heavy corrosion to front chassis

heavy corrosion to offside rear inner sills and offside rear outer wheel arch outisde a prescribed area

Pass 5 Mar 2009 140,950 miles

chip in windscreen

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to front chassis rail both sides

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

timing belt cover missing

Fail 20 Feb 2009 140,870 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

chip in windscreen

corrosion to front chassis rail both sides

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

timing belt cover missing

Pass 21 Jan 2008 137,849 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

idle poor

slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

slight play in steering box

Pass 9 Oct 2006 126,794 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 126,794 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brakes binding slightly

some rust to both front brake discs

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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N179 MYJ is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N179 MYJ, 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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N179 MYJ is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 27 November 1995.

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