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N518 GLB

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,769 mi
Last recorded109,769 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN518 GLB
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 109,769 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

slight noise fromnearside front wheel bearing

Fail 8 Jan 2014 109,759 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

slight noise fromnearside front wheel bearing

Pass 20 Dec 2012 108,225 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2012 106,784 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 104,626 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 104,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 161,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 97,147 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 8 Dec 2008 96,753 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 96,665 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 90,354 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 90,354 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 82,451 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 82,303 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 72,563 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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N518 GLB is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Red 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 N518 GLB, 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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What year was N518 GLB registered?

N518 GLB is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 12 December 1995.

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