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N259 DLV

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

148,754 mi
Last recorded148,754 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN259 DLV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 148,754 miles

both front inner wings have slight corrosion but not effecting suspension

both sills and rear door shuts slightly corroded - plastic covers fitted , cannot remove

Fail 17 Mar 2015 148,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

both front inner wings have slight corrosion but not effecting suspension

both sills and rear door shuts slightly corroded - plastic covers fitted , cannot remove

Pass 22 Jan 2013 148,750 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 148,101 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 146,996 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both rear bumper corners loose

nearside rear tyre perished but not exposing cord

surface corrosion to both inner sills and rear quater panels

surface corrosion to offside front inner wing and both rear door shuts but outside prescribed areas

Pass 20 Apr 2011 141,988 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre has cracks in side wall

Fail 16 Apr 2011 141,920 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre has cracks in side wall

Pass 21 Apr 2010 136,259 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Oil leak

child seat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 3 Apr 2009 131,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside inner sill slight corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2008 123,339 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 120,266 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2007 120,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2006 114,401 miles

corrosion on o/s outer sill

front discs & pads low

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

Fail 24 Mar 2006 114,401 miles

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

front discs & pads low

o/s outer sill corroded

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

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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N259 DLV is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N259 DLV, 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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N259 DLV is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 March 1996.

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