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N427 DRV

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,126 mi
Last recorded112,126 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN427 DRV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 112,126 miles

clutch graunchy

corrosion in rear exhaust

front washers inop from switch,front washers work off rear switch

no rear seats in vehicle at time of test

offside rear handbrake cable bracket broken

play in both lower ball joints

Pass 2 Apr 2013 111,586 miles

all brake pipes and ferrels corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2013 111,520 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads are getting low

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

all brake pipes and ferrels corroded

front brake disc's are corroded and pitted

Pass 6 Dec 2012 109,862 miles

front brake discs pitted

steel wheel fitted to nearside rear

Fail 5 Dec 2012 109,862 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs pitted

steel wheel fitted to nearside rear

Pass 26 Nov 2011 106,049 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 105,266 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 103,998 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 102,986 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

all four tyres slightly perished

Pass 28 Aug 2008 102,986 miles

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

all four tyres slightly perished

Pass 11 Sep 2007 100,503 miles

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

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

all four tyres slightly perished

nearside and offside front brakes binding slightly

Pass 12 Sep 2006 96,724 miles

all four tyres starting to perish

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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N427 DRV is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N427 DRV, 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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N427 DRV is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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