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N447 KLB

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

87,536 mi
Last recorded87,536 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN447 KLB
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 87,536 miles

all brake pipes and ferrrels corroded

rear seats folded away at time of test unable to test seat belts

Pass 13 Mar 2013 84,312 miles

all brake pipes and ferrells corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2013 84,308 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

all brake pipes and ferrells corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2012 80,879 miles

all brake pipes and ferrels corroded

rear number plate cracked

rear seats folded away at time of test unable to teest seat belts

slight gearbox oil leak

surface corrosion to underside of veichle

Fail 14 Mar 2012 80,879 miles

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

all brake pipes and ferrels corroded

rear number plate cracked

rear seats folded away at time of test unable to teest seat belts

slight gearbox oil leak

surface corrosion to underside of veichle

Fail 8 Mar 2011 77,796 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 77,796 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 75,353 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 75,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 73,048 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 73,048 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 70,013 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 70,013 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2007 65,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 65,383 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 61,045 miles

moisture in offside headlamp giving poor beam image

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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N447 KLB is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 N447 KLB, 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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N447 KLB is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 March 1996.

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