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N427 GGJ

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

92,050 mi
Last recorded92,050 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN427 GGJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 92,050 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all over (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 91,910 miles

Both rear tyres in poor condition

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 91,766 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Both nearside tyres in poor condition

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2016 90,554 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 27 May 2016 90,539 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Jan 2015 84,622 miles

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

long travel on h/brake

Fail 14 Jan 2015 84,622 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

long travel on h/brake

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 70,252 miles

Oil leak

both fuel metal pipes feed and return corroded but no leaks

both rear tyres cracked between tread blocks but no visable cords

centre silencer outer skin becoming detatched but no leak of gases

n/s/f tyre cracked but no visable cords

Fail 15 Apr 2014 69,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Oil leak

both fuel metal pipes feed and return corroded but no leaks

both rear tyres cracked between tread blocks but no visable cords

centre silencer outer skin becoming detatched but no leak of gases

n/s/f tyre cracked but no visable cords

o/s/f tyre has various cracks but no visable cords

Pass 3 Apr 2013 59,597 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 56,737 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 56,032 miles

all brake pipes

fuel pipes slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 31 May 2009 55,505 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

corrosion on comp and structure steer and susp req speccheck

partial retest; speedo migage sig change poss headchange repair to exhaust quality and durability req speccheck presence of sealant exh putty hindered recheck general condition req spec exam deterioration poss present

Fail 16 May 2009 33,025 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 54,714 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 46,093 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 46,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 38,143 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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N427 GGJ is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 N427 GGJ, 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 GGJ is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 August 1995.

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