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N23 TPK

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,872 mi
Last recorded135,872 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN23 TPK
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2011 135,872 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 125,341 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 125,341 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 124,256 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 113,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel pipes corodded

Fail 25 Nov 2009 113,074 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel pipes corodded

Pass 23 Oct 2008 100,255 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

petrol pipes front to rear are corodded slightly

power steering lock to lock is a bit stiff

Pass 10 Sep 2007 88,631 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside and nearside rear brakes are binding slightly

offside rear petrol pipes are corodded slightly

Fail 10 Sep 2007 88,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside and nearside rear brakes are binding slightly

offside rear petrol pipes are corodded slightly

Pass 30 Oct 2006 83,123 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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N23 TPK is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N23 TPK, 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 TPK is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 19 January 1996.

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