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N303 DHJ

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,245 mi
Last recorded139,245 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN303 DHJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2021 139,245 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL ROUND (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

FUEL PIPES CORRODED ALL ROUND

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 133,757 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 127,144 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch slight corrored

Pass 31 Jan 2018 120,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion body mounting area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage bottle area (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch slight ly corrored

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jan 2018 120,278 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion body mounting area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage bottle area (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch slight ly corrored

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jan 2017 116,445 miles

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

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion FLOOR (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 116,445 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion FLOOR (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 107,370 miles

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

fuel pips corroded at rear

Fail 4 Jan 2016 107,370 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

fuel pips corroded at rear

Pass 26 Jan 2015 99,299 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 92,674 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 92,674 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 84,692 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 76,511 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 72,212 miles

steering linkage has play

Pass 4 Jan 2010 66,484 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 58,458 miles

o/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/r suspension damper top rubber bushes starting to wear

slight play in steering

Pass 12 Jan 2008 53,684 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 48,652 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 48,460 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

BATTERY LOOSE

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING BOX

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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N303 DHJ is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N303 DHJ, 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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What year was N303 DHJ registered?

N303 DHJ is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 17 January 1996.

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