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N401 VAJ

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,194 mi
Last recorded100,194 miles
Recorded on4 May 2010
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN401 VAJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2010 100,194 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 May 2010 100,194 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 98,412 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise hand brake travel

Pass 10 May 2008 93,128 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 86,581 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 78,537 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery tray rusty †

brake fluid level low

long handbrske travel

n/s/r indicator lense cracked

Fail 27 Apr 2006 78,537 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery tray rusty

brake fluid getting low

long handbrake travel

n/s/r indicator lense cracked

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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N401 VAJ is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N401 VAJ, 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 N401 VAJ registered?

N401 VAJ is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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