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N181 DFC

1995 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,046 mi
Last recorded92,046 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN181 DFC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 92,046 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 86,467 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both acroos rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 May 2018 86,467 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both acroos rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 72,301 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front seat loose but not insecure

all lights when switched on together have very slight interfrence

Fail 4 Apr 2017 72,301 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front seat loose but not insecure

all lights when switched on together have very slight interfrence

Pass 13 Apr 2016 61,441 miles

exhaust corroded.

Fail 6 Apr 2016 61,362 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

exhaust corroded.

Pass 8 Apr 2015 58,240 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 53,952 miles

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

slight exhaust blow from front down pipe.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 52,105 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 52,075 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2012 51,791 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 51,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

battery insercure.

Pass 30 Sep 2010 50,838 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 49,950 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

offside and nearside front chassis slight corrison

Pass 12 Sep 2008 49,572 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

steering box slight play

Pass 1 Oct 2007 48,775 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 47,651 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

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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N181 DFC is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 N181 DFC, 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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N181 DFC is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 September 1995.

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