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N347 DYB

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

114,948 mi
Last recorded114,948 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN347 DYB
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2011 114,948 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 11 Jul 2011 114,948 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 26 Jun 2010 100,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front inner cv boots split

Pass 26 Jun 2010 100,675 miles

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

both front inner cv boots split

Fail 6 Jun 2009 86,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT REGISTRATION PLAYE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 86,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT REGISTRATION PLAYE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 78,685 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

front registration plate started to fade

light corrosion started under vehicle

light scratches on windsceen

Pass 6 Jun 2008 78,685 miles

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

front registration plate started to fade

light corrosion started under vehicle

light scratches on windsceen

Pass 11 Jun 2007 73,331 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2007 130,937 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 63,554 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 63,554 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 63,554 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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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N347 DYB is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N347 DYB, 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 N347 DYB registered?

N347 DYB is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 March 1996.

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