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N437 XND

1996 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,864 mi
Last recorded167,864 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN437 XND
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2016 167,864 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control body mount corroded (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control body mount corroded and floor with in prescribed area (6.1.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control body mount corroded (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control body mount corroded (6.1.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 156,592 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 144,972 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2014 144,972 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2013 133,363 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 133,363 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 123,035 miles

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

Oil leak

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2011 109,314 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre perished (no cords visable)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 109,254 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre perished (no cords visable)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 95,242 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 95,242 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 84,412 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 84,242 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 76,161 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 73,723 miles

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

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

advise-nearside rear brake noisy during application on roller brake tester

advise-offside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 21 Jun 2006 66,840 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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N437 XND is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N437 XND, 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 N437 XND registered?

N437 XND is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 2 March 1996.

Is N437 XND safe to buy?

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