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N43 DAR

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,305 mi
Last recorded94,305 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN43 DAR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 94,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 94,220 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion nearside rear floor (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion offside rear floor (6.1.B.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside door step (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside door step (5.2.6)

fuel pipes corroded

limited inspection of brake pipes possible due to a coating of grease

limited inspection of outer sill possible due to trims fitted

rear seat missing at time of test

unable to open tailgate

Pass 16 Aug 2014 90,745 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

limited inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted limited inspection of brakepipes due to a coating of grease

Fail 15 Aug 2014 90,270 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

limited inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted limited inspection of brakepipes due to a coating of grease

Pass 16 Aug 2013 79,639 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 79,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2012 53,347 miles

rear wiper blade faulty

Fail 2 Apr 2012 53,347 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear wiper blade faulty

Pass 4 Apr 2011 47,028 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 41,393 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2009 41,000 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all 4 tyres deteriorating on side walls

Pass 4 Apr 2008 40,018 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 39,018 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 37,479 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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N43 DAR is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 N43 DAR, 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 N43 DAR registered?

N43 DAR is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N43 DAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N43 DAR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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