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N471 PPL

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,022 mi
Last recorded109,022 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN471 PPL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 109,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust heatshield insecure

Front subframe damaged

N/S/F Inner arch showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S/F Inner arch showing signs of corrosion

O/S/R Inner arch showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 108,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust heatshield slightly insecure

Front subframe damaged but not seriously weakened

N/S/F Inner arch starting to corrode

O/S/F Inner arch starting to corrode

O/S/R Inner arch starting to corrode

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 106,806 miles

Front subframe damaged

N/S/F Inner arch starting to corrode

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

O/S/F Inner arch starting to corrode

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear O/S/R Arch corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed area

Pass 2 Nov 2020 106,788 miles

O/S/R arch corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front subframe slightly damaged

n/s/f inner arch starting to corrode

o/s/f inner arch starting to corrode

Fail 30 Oct 2020 106,782 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/S/R arch corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front subframe slightly damaged

n/s/f inner arch starting to corrode

o/s/f inner arch starting to corrode

Pass 14 Mar 2019 105,540 miles

Nearside Front Inner arch starting to corrode

Offside Front Inner arch starting to corrode

Pass 7 Mar 2018 103,836 miles

n/s/f inner wing starting to corrode

o/s/f inner wing corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2012 95,884 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

brake warning light is on

Fail 15 Nov 2012 95,877 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

brake warning light is on

Pass 18 Nov 2011 92,288 miles

all brake/petrol pipes corroding

corrosion present chassis/suspension areas

front brake discs poor

slight play bottom ball joints

Fail 18 Nov 2011 92,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake/petrol pipes corroding

corrosion present chassis/suspension areas

front brake discs poor

slight play bottom ball joints

Pass 19 Oct 2010 88,591 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 88,591 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 80,972 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 78,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 75,319 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 68,955 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 68,955 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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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N471 PPL is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 N471 PPL, 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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N471 PPL is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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