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N226 COV

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,892 mi
Last recorded84,892 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2010
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN226 COV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2010 84,892 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise tow bar pin missing

Pass 24 Aug 2009 78,591 miles

Advise both front lower ball joints have play which is only just acceptable at this time.

Advise both rear sills are corroded but not in pescribed area's.

Advise surface corrosion to O/S/R and N/S/R Wheel arch.

Advise surface corrsion to both rear inner sills but is acceptable at this time.

Fail 21 Aug 2009 78,591 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Advise both front lower ball joints have play which is only just acceptable at this time.

Advise both rear sills are corroded but not in pescribed area's.

Advise surface corrosion to O/S/R and N/S/R Wheel arch.

Advise surface corrsion to both rear inner sills but is acceptable at this time.

Pass 18 Jul 2008 70,470 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 62,539 miles

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

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

advise front disc pads low to be checked with wheels off

Fail 26 Jul 2006 53,522 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 53,522 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2005 51,926 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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N226 COV is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N226 COV, 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 N226 COV registered?

N226 COV is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 8 September 1995.

Is N226 COV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N226 COV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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