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N505 PPL

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,441 mi
Last recorded109,441 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN505 PPL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2015 109,441 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

tape on both rear seat belts unable to fully view webbing

Pass 31 Jul 2014 105,856 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

engine oil leaks

rear end of n/s/r inner sill thin/corrosion

Fail 31 Jul 2014 105,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

engine oil leaks

rear end of n/s/r inner sill thin/corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2013 102,740 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 102,595 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front lower ball joints have maximum play in them

front to rear, and rear brake pipes are all starting to corrode

slight bind to the nearside front brake

Pass 31 Jul 2012 98,935 miles

Oil leak

rear seat belts not tested fully due to some covering/protection?

Pass 21 Jul 2011 95,454 miles

both front tyres are wearing to both their edges

both rear tyres are in poor condition due to perishing but legal

engine oil leak

slight bind to both front brakes

spare tyre is perishing

Pass 22 Jul 2010 91,987 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes and both rear metal brake pipes are starting to corrode

both front tyres are wearing on low on both there edges

both rear tyres are perishing

rear fuel pipes are corroding

Pass 3 Aug 2009 108,373 miles

all metal brake pipes are starting to corrode

both rear tyres are perishing

faint mark to windscreen

slight bind to the nearside front brake

slight play to both front wheel bearings

Fail 9 Jul 2009 88,320 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres are perishing

slight bind to nearside front brake

slight play to both front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Jul 2008 85,047 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 79,469 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 79,412 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 75,641 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 75,641 miles

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

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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N505 PPL is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 N505 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N505 PPL registered?

N505 PPL is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 6 September 1995.

Is N505 PPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N505 PPL shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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