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N208 HGJ

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,052 mi
Last recorded96,052 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2009
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN208 HGJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2009 96,052 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 96,052 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

nearside shock cover deterioated

Pass 4 Jun 2008 90,320 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 90,316 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 84,520 miles

advisories apply to M.O.T. test number: 370461577044

Fail 12 Mar 2007 84,488 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

long travel on handbrake

n/s and o/s rear handbrake cable mounting brackets broken

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

surface corrosion on metal brake pipe feeding o/s rear flexi hose

unable to check outersills fully due to sidepanels fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2006 79,305 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 79,305 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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N208 HGJ is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 N208 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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What year was N208 HGJ registered?

N208 HGJ is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 13 August 1995.

Is N208 HGJ safe to buy?

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