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N319 DLV

1996 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,593 mi
Last recorded75,593 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN319 DLV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 75,593 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 75,588 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 73,330 miles

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

fuel pipes rusty

Fail 18 Sep 2014 73,326 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

fuel pipes rusty

Fail 17 Oct 2013 70,515 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 70,515 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 69,343 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 67,312 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 67,307 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 64,365 miles

Advise attn front brake discs and fuel pipes corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2010 64,361 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Advise attn front brake discs and fuel pipes corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2009 61,858 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

screw in n/s/f tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2008 58,193 miles

chassis rails corroded

front registration plate deteriorating advise replace

nearside front brake hose ferrule corroded

sill trims fitted at time of test restricted access to asses for corrosion

Fail 2 Sep 2008 58,190 miles

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

chassis rails corroded

front registration plate deteriorating advise replace

nearside front brake hose ferrule corroded

sill trims fitted at time of test restricted access to asses for corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2007 55,843 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 54,174 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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N319 DLV is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N319 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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What year was N319 DLV registered?

N319 DLV is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N319 DLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N319 DLV shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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