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N388 XKN

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,452 mi
Last recorded144,452 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN388 XKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 144,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 141,112 miles

Oil leak ()

front and rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

front ex hanger bkt broken

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2016 136,674 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both brakepipes from front to rear are corroded at numerous points

both chassis legs from front to rear has rust corrosion

both front and rear inner wheel arches have been welded and undersealed

both inner sills at front have surface rust

coil spring corroded both front and both rear (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2016 136,546 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by compensator (3.3.A.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill by trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill by trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

chassis and body corroded

major oil leak

play in steering joints

rear diff leaking

Pass 11 Mar 2014 134,858 miles

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

Oil leak

coolant leak

Pass 11 Mar 2013 127,852 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

fuel lines corroding at rear

Fail 8 Mar 2013 127,852 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Oil leak

fuel lines corroding at rear

Pass 9 Mar 2012 121,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 115,474 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 100,916 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 101,959 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 94,642 miles

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

both head light aims on limit

Pass 6 Mar 2007 87,581 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 77,136 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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N388 XKN is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N388 XKN, 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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N388 XKN is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N388 XKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N388 XKN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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