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N528 HUM

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

166,939 mi
Last recorded166,939 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN528 HUM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2015 166,939 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO COMPENSATOR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO COMPENSATOR (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

ALL 4 TYRES HAVE CRACKING AND PERISHING

NSR BODY MOUNT CORRODED

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 156,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion in offside front inner wing by body mount

Corrosion starting in nearside rear inner sill

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front tyre is badly cracked on the tread and siewalls

Nearside rear tyre is badly cracked on the tread and siewalls

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

Offside front tyre is badly cracked on the tread and siewalls

Offside rear tyre is badly cracked on the tread and siewalls

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear shock absorber dust covers corroded and thin

Servo rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2013 147,951 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and low on tread

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear metal brake pipes to rear valve surface coorded

Fail 3 Oct 2013 147,951 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and low on tread

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear metal brake pipes to rear valve surface coorded

Pass 20 Oct 2012 137,313 miles

Heavy engine oil leak at filter

Offside rear rigid brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2012 137,313 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Heavy engine oil leak at filter

Offside rear rigid brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2011 126,294 miles

Both front inner cv gaiters split

Car stinks

Front brake pads low

Nearside front brake hose slightly twisted

Nearside outer cv gaiter pinholed

Offside outer cv gaiter perished

Pass 12 Oct 2010 112,599 miles

Both front inner CV gaiters split

Limited reserve handbrake travel

Nearside front tyre worn on both edges

Fail 12 Oct 2010 112,599 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Both front inner CV gaiters split

Limited reserve handbrake travel

Nearside front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 19 Oct 2009 102,898 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly inner edges

Nearside front inner CV gaiter split

Offside front tyre perished

Fail 19 Oct 2009 102,896 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Both front tyres wearing slightly inner edges

Nearside front inner CV gaiter split

Offside front tyre perished

Pass 15 Oct 2008 91,052 miles

Oil leak

n/s cv boot pinholed and leaking slightly

o/s front tyre perished in sidewall

slight play in n/s rear hub

slight play in o/s front top suspension mount

underside of vehicle muddy

Pass 2 Oct 2007 79,506 miles

exhaust tail pipe in poor condition

front brakes unbalanced

n/s rear brake back plate soaked in fluid

n/s rear brake very noisey

slight play in o/s front top suspension mount

Pass 6 Sep 2006 73,465 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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N528 HUM is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N528 HUM, 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 N528 HUM registered?

N528 HUM is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N528 HUM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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