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N198 HGJ

1995 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,250 mi
Last recorded103,250 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN198 HGJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2015 103,250 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres are cracked and perished

chassis is very rusty

fuel pipes are very rusty

high handbrake travel

n/s and the o/s front chassis mounts are very rusty

n/s rear tyre is low on pressure

o/s front to rear brake pipes are very rusty

oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2014 97,704 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear fuel pipes rusty

Rear prop shaft u/j excessively worn

Pass 8 Mar 2013 92,725 miles

Corrosion in inner wing behind offside headlamp

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2012 86,046 miles

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

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

offside front inner wheel arch excessivly corroded but not within chassis or suspention prescribed area

protective sill covers fitted

underbody corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2012 86,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

offside front inner wheel arch excessivly corroded but not within chassis or suspention prescribed area

protective sill covers fitted

underbody corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2011 83,595 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 83,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 79,442 miles

Nearside front CV boot perished

Pass 13 Mar 2009 74,399 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2008 67,060 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 61,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 54,928 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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N198 HGJ is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N198 HGJ, 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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N198 HGJ is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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