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N180 NCD

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,312 mi
Last recorded90,312 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN180 NCD
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 90,312 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 88,176 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2014 86,652 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 86,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rera inner arches corroded

chassis corroded

fuel lines corroded

offside outer sill corroded and holed

unable to check outer sills

Pass 22 Jun 2013 85,132 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion around offside rear inner and outer sills

engine oil leak.

Pass 22 Jun 2012 79,132 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 79,132 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 73,673 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 71,849 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 68,301 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2008 65,980 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 6 May 2008 65,980 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 63,323 miles

Cassis getting rusty OSF

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front pads could be getting low, check soon

Pass 5 May 2006 59,777 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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N180 NCD is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N180 NCD, 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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N180 NCD is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 7 March 1996.

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