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N35 DAR

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,483 mi
Last recorded109,483 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN35 DAR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 109,483 miles

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

Offside Outer door handle repaired with cable tie.

o/s and n/s rear arche panels corroded.

Fail 2 Nov 2017 109,469 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer door handle repaired with cable tie.

o/s and n/s rear arche panels corroded.

Pass 31 Oct 2016 107,796 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s and n/s wheel arches corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2016 107,796 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear repaired with tape (1.1.C.1f)

o/s and n/s wheel arches corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2016 107,780 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Offside repaired with cable tie

rear wheel arches n/s and o/s corroded.

Pass 5 Oct 2015 104,814 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 104,814 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 102,705 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 102,705 miles

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

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 100,781 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 100,768 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 98,044 miles

Battery security?.

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 98,044 miles

Battery security?.

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 95,375 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 95,363 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 92,217 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s and n/s sill covers fitted.

Pass 24 Sep 2009 87,549 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 87,519 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 87,471 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 83,736 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 80,725 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 80,725 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 72,657 miles

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

centre exhaust joint blowing

Fail 24 Aug 2006 72,657 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust joint blowing

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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N35 DAR is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N35 DAR, 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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N35 DAR is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 6 April 1996.

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