MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,411 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner AND outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner AND outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Centre exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear bumper slightly insecure due to corrosion underneath
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
both inner sills quite corroded
rear silencers deteriorated
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
both inner sills quite corroded
rear silencers deteriorated
Both rear inner and outer sills have corrosion not within a prescribed area
Both rear wheel arches have corrosion not within a prescribed area
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside front anti-roll bar linkage loose
Nearside front tyre outer edge worn
Outer sill covers fitted
Both windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear and offside rear inner and outer sills have corrosion not within a prescribed area
Nearside rear and offside rear wheel arches have corrosion not within a prescribed area
Outer sill covers fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
cover sills fitted
slight corrosion to both inner sills
towbar fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
cover sills fitted
slight corrosion to both inner sills
towbar fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear inner sill has slight corrosion
Offside rear inner sill has slight corrosion
Outer sill covers fitted
Screw in offside front tyre
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Screw in offside rear tyre
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front anti-roll bar linkage slightly loose
Nearside rear tyre edges worn
Nearside rear tyre tread slightly damaged
Offside rear tyre edges worn
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front anti-roll bar linkage slightly loose
Nearside rear tyre edges worn
Nearside rear tyre tread slightly damaged
Offside rear service brake efficiency slightly low
Offside rear tyre edges worn
Screw in offside rear tyre
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in nearside rear tyre
offside front tyre worn on edges
plastic outer sill covers fitted
Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
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N23 NWV is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 N23 NWV, 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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N23 NWV is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 8 March 1996.
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