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N327 EFA

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

151,165 mi
Last recorded151,165 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN327 EFA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 151,165 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 140,347 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

entire floor and chassis corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2013 131,863 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 102,428 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 131,703 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

BOTH front disc back plates corroded

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

ALL front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2012 127,391 miles

Oil leak

BOTH front disc back plates corroded

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Repair to rear seat belt mounting points done from inside of body hidden under carpet when fitted

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

BOTH front to rear fuel pipes very corroded

Fuel filter very corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2012 127,367 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

BOTH front disc back plates corroded

Nearside front wheel arch damaged and slightly displaced not insecure or presenting a sharp edge to the public

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

BOTH front to rear fuel pipes very corroded

Fuel filter very corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2011 121,374 miles

BOTH front disc backplates corroded

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

Fuel filter corroded

Power steering drive fouling radiator cowling

front to rear fuel filter corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2011 121,363 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

BOTH front disc backplates corroded

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

Fuel filter corroded

Power steering drive fouling radiator cowling

front to rear fuel filter corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2010 113,707 miles

Body repairs carried out around front strut tops(not chassis)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside rear inner arch corroded/holed at body panels but not effecting chassis mounting

Repair carried out to nearside & offside front floors/inner arches

Repair taken place to offside & nearside rear inner sills

Repair to offside rear floor

Fail 6 Oct 2010 113,690 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Body repairs carried out around front strut tops(not chassis)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside rear inner arch corroded/holed at body panels but not effecting chassis mounting

Repair carried out to nearside & offside front floors/inner arches

Repair taken place to offside & nearside rear inner sills

Repair to offside rear floor

Pass 13 Oct 2009 109,264 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 109,235 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 104,427 miles

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2008 104,421 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2007 98,562 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 98,481 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

radiator leaking

Pass 26 May 2006 93,385 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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N327 EFA is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N327 EFA, 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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N327 EFA is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 September 1995.

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