MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,383 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
rear fuel pipes corroded. o/s fuel tank shield braket corroded. plastci trim covers over n/s & o/s sills. upper body panels around n/s & o/s upper shock absorber mounts corroded.
tow bar wiring insecure & battery loose. (Fail item from April/May 2012)
Nearside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
rear fuel pipes corroded. o/s fuel tank shield braket corroded. plastci trim covers over n/s & o/s sills. upper body panels around n/s & o/s upper shock absorber mounts corroded.
tow bar wiring insecure & battery loose. (Fail item from April/May 2012)
Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
both front inner wings corroded
front bumper brackets corroded away from crossmember
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front bumper brackets corroded away from crossmember
Nearside 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)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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N463 XNV is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 N463 XNV, 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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N463 XNV is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 December 1996.
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