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N492 LRL

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

125,902 mi
Last recorded125,902 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN492 LRL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 125,902 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 125,816 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 122,211 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 122,211 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 117,206 miles

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

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

front and rear bumper mounts corroded

front radiator mounting corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2017 117,201 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

front and rear bumper mounts corroded

front radiator mounting corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2016 112,471 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 107,913 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

both rear bumper mountings corroded

rear exhaust mount perished

Fail 5 Jan 2015 107,912 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both rear bumper mountings corroded

rear exhaust mount perished

Pass 6 Jan 2014 104,054 miles

Corrosion in both rear wheel arches.Fuel filter and lines corroded.

Corrosion in chassis rails ns and os at rear.

Corrosion on all steel brake pipes.

Front exhaust joint to catalyst weak.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear inner sills becoming coroded.

Fail 31 Dec 2013 104,051 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Corrosion in both rear wheel arches.Fuel filter and lines corroded.

Corrosion in chassis rails ns and os at rear.

Corrosion on all steel brake pipes.

Front exhaust joint to catalyst weak.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear inner sills becoming coroded.

Pass 4 Jan 2013 98,527 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 98,519 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 92,564 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 89,991 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 88,560 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 85,270 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 81,071 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 73,285 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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N492 LRL is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 N492 LRL, 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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N492 LRL is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 25 September 1995.

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