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N527 GLB

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

140,179 mi
Last recorded140,179 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN527 GLB
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 140,179 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear boot floor corroded / holed

Rear exhaust rubber cracking

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

Sump corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2012 129,623 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both number plates deteriorating

Pass 9 Nov 2012 129,623 miles

both number plates deteriorating

Pass 23 Nov 2011 118,715 miles

O/S washer jet fault.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes front to rear corroded

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Nov 2011 11,715 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

O/S washer jet fault.

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes front to rear corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2010 111,101 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 111,101 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 100,992 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S wiper blade

Fail 12 Nov 2009 100,992 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S wiper blade

Pass 22 Nov 2008 92,046 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 92,046 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2007 84,056 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 77,080 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

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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N527 GLB is a 1996 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 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 N527 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 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 N527 GLB registered?

N527 GLB is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 January 1996.

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