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N195 NCD

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

187,342 mi
Last recorded187,342 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN195 NCD
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 187,342 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 175,937 miles

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

metal fuel pipes corroded

no rear seats or belts fitted

weak action at front shock absorbers

Fail 23 Jul 2013 175,937 miles

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

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

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

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

metal fuel pipes corroded

no rear seats or belts fitted

weak action at front shock absorbers

Pass 26 Jul 2012 160,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear seats and seatbelts are not fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2011 143,645 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 143,645 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 128,588 miles

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

suspension damper action seems rather weak

Fail 20 Jul 2010 128,588 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

suspension damper action seems rather weak

Pass 21 Jul 2009 115,156 miles

blistering and signs of corrosion at offside rear floor edge area

Pass 28 Jul 2008 100,227 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 100,227 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 93,289 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 86,950 miles

Drivers door drop window not working.

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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N195 NCD is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N195 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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What year was N195 NCD registered?

N195 NCD is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 22 March 1996.

Is N195 NCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N195 NCD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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