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N525 DRP

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,123 mi
Last recorded128,123 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN525 DRP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 128,123 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear wheel arch wing repaired

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2013 128,123 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear wheel arch wing repaired

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2012 124,593 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Fail 5 Sep 2012 124,593 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Pass 5 Oct 2011 122,584 miles

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

corrosion to sills plastic covers fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2011 122,584 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 116,398 miles

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

n/s door mirror lens broken

Pass 22 Sep 2009 106,215 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 106,074 miles

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

n/s door mirror lens broken

Pass 8 Sep 2008 91,475 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 91,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 84,798 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 75,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

surface corrossion front and rear susp mounts

Fail 2 Oct 2006 75,639 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 68,812 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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N525 DRP is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N525 DRP, 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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What year was N525 DRP registered?

N525 DRP is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 16 April 1996.

Is N525 DRP safe to buy?

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