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N246 BLV

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,880 mi
Last recorded111,880 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN246 BLV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 111,880 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r wheel bind

Fail 10 Jul 2013 111,295 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 111,212 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front coil springs corroded

both rear axle brake pipes corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

fuel filter corroded

rear exhaust has slight corrosion

slight travel on handbrake

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 2 Jul 2012 107,084 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroded

fuel filter corroded

radiator corroded

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Fail 29 Jun 2012 107,082 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear coil springs corroded

fuel filter corroded

nearside front tyre slight wear on inner edge

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

offside front tyre on 3mm

radiator corroded

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 28 Jun 2011 103,718 miles

oil filter has leak

slight travel on handbrake

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

chassie sections corroded in places

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

fuel filter corroded

nearside front driveshaft inner boot split

nearside front tyre on 3mm slight wear on outter edge

nearside rear tyre slight wear on outter edge

offside front tyre 3mm slight cracks in tread

offside rear tyre on 3mm and worn on outter edge

Fail 24 Jun 2011 103,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

chassie sections corroded in places

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

fuel filter corroded

nearside front driveshaft inner boot split

nearside front tyre on 3mm slight wear on outter edge

nearside rear tyre slight wear on outter edge

offside front tyre 3mm slight cracks in tread

offside rear tyre on 3mm and worn on outter edge

oil filter has leak

slight travel on handbrake

Fail 24 Jun 2010 101,818 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

both front tyres wearing edges

exhaust front to centre slight leak

front brake discs slight corrosion and wear

front propshaft rear joint slight freeplay

fuel filter slight corrosion

nearside front inner c/v joint boot split

offside and nearside front chassis leg slight corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2010 101,818 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing edges

exhaust front to centre slight leak

front brake discs slight corrosion and wear

front propshaft rear joint slight freeplay

fuel filter slight corrosion

nearside front inner c/v joint boot split

offside and nearside front chassis leg slight corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2009 100,267 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

offside rear tyre on 3mm

slight corrosion and wear to front brake discs

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 26 Jun 2009 100,267 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

offside rear tyre on 3mm

slight corrosion and wear to front brake discs

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 26 Jun 2008 96,373 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres on 3mm

offside front tyre on 3mm

slight travel on handbrake

Fail 25 Jun 2008 96,373 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres on 3mm

offside front tyre on 3mm

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 4 Jul 2007 102,936 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 91,440 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 91,430 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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N246 BLV is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 N246 BLV, 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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N246 BLV is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 14 September 1995.

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