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N48 DAR

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

134,228 mi
Last recorded134,228 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN48 DAR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2012 134,228 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pips Slightly Corrded

Pass 21 Apr 2011 132,345 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 132,345 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 129,866 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 117,967 miles

corrosion forming on o/s/r wheel arch

repairs carried out to both sill panels

Fail 7 Apr 2009 117,967 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2008 104,702 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 104,702 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 95,120 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 87,912 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 87,880 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 17 Mar 2006 87,570 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake servo excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

DUE TO LOW/NO FUEL

START RETEST AT UNDERSIDE WALK STOPED DUE TO LACK OF FUEL AND COROSHION AT UNDERSIDE OF PAN AT MASTER/CLY

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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N48 DAR is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N48 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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N48 DAR is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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