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N278 NTX

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,106 mi
Last recorded89,106 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN278 NTX
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 89,106 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 88,961 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 88,832 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 88,814 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 88,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front nail in tyre

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

temp cap fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2015 88,174 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 87,820 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 78,293 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 68,974 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 68,974 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 68,966 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both frot discs scored

rear axle bearing slight noise o/s/r

Pass 28 Feb 2011 67,851 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front brake discs scored

n/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 25 Feb 2011 67,849 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front brake discs scored

n/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 3 Mar 2010 66,752 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 66,744 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 65,701 miles

Centre Exhuast section badly corroded

Slight movement in both anti role bar links

Pass 29 Feb 2008 64,080 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 64,080 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 62,961 miles

both o/s and n/s sill lower edges damaged

front brake pads getting low

o/s/f tyre inner edge getting low on tread

o/s/r tyre approaching legal limit

o/s/r tyre inner edge cracking

Pass 1 Mar 2006 55,833 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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N278 NTX is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 N278 NTX, 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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N278 NTX is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 September 1995.

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