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N524 PPL

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,127 mi
Last recorded103,127 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN524 PPL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 103,127 miles

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

nsf tyre perished

Fail 13 Jul 2015 103,084 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)

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

nsf tyre perished

Fail 10 Jul 2015 102,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Brake discs slightly pitted

Corrosion starting @ off side and near side lower seat belt mounts

Creaking noise from steering

Long park brake travel

Near side front tyre cracked/perished @ outer side wall

Off side and near side rear tyres worn towards inner edges

Over sills fitted

Water pump leaking

Wind screen wipers starting to split

Pass 15 Jul 2014 102,811 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

both rear tyres have low tread on inner shoulders

corrosion near brake servo area

front brake pipes corroded

front shock absorbers have low damping effort

power steering operation weak

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2014 102,811 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

both rear tyres have low tread on inner shoulders

front brake pipes corroded

front shock absorbers have low damping effort

power steering operation weak

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2012 98,516 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 92,169 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery carrier rusting

Pass 27 Sep 2010 88,015 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 88,015 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 84,567 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 77,061 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 77,061 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 76,174 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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N524 PPL is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N524 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.

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What year was N524 PPL registered?

N524 PPL is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 25 September 1995.

Is N524 PPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N524 PPL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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