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N3 CRM

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,839 mi
Last recorded58,839 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 CRM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2021 58,839 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease/corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2020 58,338 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion all exposed pipes at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light corrosion at jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 57,617 miles

Fuel hose corroded metal pipes to rear (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 57,617 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel hose corroded metal pipes to rear (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 57,020 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 19 Sep 2017 56,323 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 56,321 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 55,519 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 55,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 55,162 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret top rust close to penetration (2.4.A.3)

heavy surface rust fuel lines, surface rust ex[posed brake pipes

Pass 17 Sep 2014 54,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 54,694 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 54,273 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 53,823 miles

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

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

rear fuel pipes surface rusting

Fail 26 Sep 2011 53,380 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel pipes rusty at rear

Pass 26 Sep 2011 53,380 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel pipes rusty at rear

Pass 24 Sep 2010 52,565 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear fuel lines getting rusty

Pass 30 Sep 2009 51,650 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 50,297 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 49,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate damged

Fail 10 Sep 2007 49,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front number plate damged

Fail 23 Sep 2006 48,570 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2006 48,570 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 13 Sep 2005 47,924 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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N3 CRM is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N3 CRM, 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 N3 CRM registered?

N3 CRM is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 21 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N3 CRM shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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