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N341 FWW

1996 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN341 FWW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2017

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Both sides sill (5.2.6)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both sides sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both sides inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both sides sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipes protected in sealent

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 63,353 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

front brake discs heavily corroded

front no.plate cracked

n/s/r inner sill corroded and holed

o/s/f and n/s/f floor pan corroded and previously repaired

o/s/f and n/s/f inner flitches corroded and previously repaired

o/s/r inner sill corroded and holed

o/s/r lamp damaged

rear brakes imbalance

rear wiper blade perished

sill covers fitted [not allowing for full sill inspection]

slight play in steering idle bushes

vehicle chassis corroding

Fail 13 Dec 2012 63,352 miles

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) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

front brake discs heavily corroded

front no.plate cracked

n/s/r inner sill corroded and holed

o/s/f and n/s/f floor pan corroded and previously repaired

o/s/f and n/s/f inner flitches corroded and previously repaired

o/s/r inner sill corroded and holed

o/s/r lamp damaged

rear brakes imbalance

rear wiper blade perished

sill covers fitted [not allowing for full sill inspection]

slight play in steering idle bushes

vehicle chassis corroding

Pass 8 Jul 2011 58,002 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 57,999 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 56,089 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 43,440 miles

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

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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N341 FWW is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N341 FWW, 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 N341 FWW registered?

N341 FWW is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N341 FWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N341 FWW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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