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N411 SLJ

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,054 mi
Last recorded163,054 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN411 SLJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 163,054 miles

Central Stop-light not illuminating.

Nearside Front Brake hose outer perishing.

Nearside Rear Outer body sill corroded.

Offside Front Brake hose outer perishing.

Offside Rear Outer Corrosion near seat mounting although seat missing.

Offside Rear Outer body sill corroded.

Offside Rear Seat missing.

Rear Brake-hose outer perishing.

Fail 17 Aug 2018 163,044 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Centre Stop-light not illuminating.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear tailpipe fractured at silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose outer perishing.

Offside Front Brake hose outer perishing.

Offside Rear Outer Corrosion near seat mounting although seat missing.

Offside Rear Outer body sill corroded.

Offside Rear Outer body sill corroded.

Offside Rear Seat missing.

Rear Brake hose outer perishing.

Fail 9 Aug 2018 163,034 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At Manifold area (probable cause of Lambda reading being too high). (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre Stop-light not illuminating.

Nearside Front Brake hose outer perishing.

Offside Front Brake hose outer perishing.

Offside Rear Outer Corrosion near seat mounting although seat missing.

Offside Rear Outer body sill corroded.

Offside Rear Outer body sill corroded.

Offside Rear Seat missing.

Rear Brake hose outer perishing.

Pass 21 Jan 2016 156,226 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing thin

parking brake efficiency low

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 15 Jan 2015 146,596 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 146,437 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 138,621 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 138,522 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2013 131,571 miles

Both front brake flexis perished.

Front brake pads low.

O/S/F inner CV boot poor condition.

Some corrosion around body mounts front and rear.

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2013 131,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Both front brake flexis perished.

Front brake pads low.

O/S/F inner CV boot poor condition.

Some corrosion around body mounts front and rear.

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2012 122,559 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 122,386 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2011 112,114 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 112,114 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 101,560 miles

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

FRONT NUMBER PLATE POOR

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 101,560 miles

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

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

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

FRONT NUMBER PLATE POOR

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 93,918 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE POOR

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 93,918 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE POOR

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Jan 2008 86,027 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 86,027 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 9 Jan 2007 78,255 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 78,255 miles

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2006 68,683 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 68,683 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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N411 SLJ is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Red 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 N411 SLJ, 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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N411 SLJ is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 4 January 1996.

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