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N348 USS

1995 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

121,422 mi
Last recorded121,422 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2010
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN348 USS
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2010 121,422 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 118,701 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise fuel filter poorly secured.

advise fuel tank cap seal perishing.

advise inner front brake pads appear to be getting down.

advise rear coil springs difficult to inspect fully due to rubber gaitor or spring holding blocks in centres of rear coils.

advise small cuts in all tyres.

Fail 9 Feb 2009 118,637 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise fuel filter poorly secured.

advise fuel tank cap seal perishing.

advise inner front brake pads appear to be getting down.

advise rear coil springs difficult to inspect fully due to rubber gaitor or spring holding blocks in centres of rear coils.

advise small cuts in all tyres.

Pass 16 Feb 2008 112,195 miles

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

advise small cuts in all tyres.

windsceen damaged ns lower edge advise.

Fail 5 Feb 2008 112,166 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

advise small cuts in all tyres.

windsceen damaged ns lower edge advise.

Fail 5 Feb 2007 103,282 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

front most exhaust mounting corroded off system well secure.

front tyres wearing unevenly advise.

small cuts in all tyres advise.

Pass 5 Feb 2007 103,282 miles

front most exhaust mounting corroded off system well secure.

front tyres wearing unevenly advise.

small cuts in all tyres advise.

Pass 7 Feb 2006 95,255 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 95,215 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

advise on near side tyre cut round inner circumferance no structural damage found advise only.

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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N348 USS is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 N348 USS, 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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What year was N348 USS registered?

N348 USS is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 September 1995.

Is N348 USS safe to buy?

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