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N205 GMJ

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

96,645 mi
Last recorded96,645 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN205 GMJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 96,645 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 96,034 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

fuel filter & fuel pipes badly corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2011 91,421 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 91,421 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 87,539 miles

Please Note Fuel pipes rusty

Fail 25 Sep 2010 87,537 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Please Note Fuel pipes rusty

Pass 28 Sep 2009 81,580 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 81,580 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 76,211 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2008 76,208 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 10 May 2007 73,248 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 73,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

all brakr hoses starting to perish and crack

Pass 26 Apr 2006 69,311 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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N205 GMJ 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 53.8%.

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 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 N205 GMJ, 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 N205 GMJ registered?

N205 GMJ is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 9 January 1996.

Is N205 GMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N205 GMJ shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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