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N49 EBP

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,064 mi
Last recorded94,064 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN49 EBP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 94,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 94,062 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 92,617 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel tank slightly loose close to insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 91,776 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 91,710 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 90,677 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

offside front body mounting corroded

Fail 21 May 2019 90,602 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill / body mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill / body mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

offside front body mounting corroded

Pass 23 May 2018 89,662 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 89,617 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2017 87,379 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear tyres cracked/perished

Pass 24 May 2016 83,780 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 83,669 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower wheelarch (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 79,339 miles

rear fuel pipes corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 18 May 2015 79,133 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear fuel pipes corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 17 May 2014 75,422 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 71,302 miles

Corrosion may be present behind sill covers

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Surface corrosion to offside and nearside inner sills

Pass 8 Jun 2013 71,302 miles

Corrosion may be present behind sill covers

Surface corrosion to offside and nearside inner sills

Pass 30 May 2012 66,986 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM EXCESSIVELY CORRODED

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

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

Fail 29 May 2012 66,986 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

EXHAUST SYSTEM EXCESSIVELY CORRODED

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 62,234 miles

rear brake pressure check valve not working

various brake pipes slight corrotion

Fail 21 Jul 2011 62,234 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake pressure check valve not working

rear fog lamp works independant

various brake pipes slight corrotion

Pass 7 Aug 2010 58,849 miles

slight show of rust on fuel lines

Fail 6 Aug 2010 58,849 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight show of rust on fuel lines

Pass 21 Jul 2009 54,632 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 54,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 50,154 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 50,154 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2007 43,098 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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N49 EBP is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N49 EBP, 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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N49 EBP is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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