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N531 KRL

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,473 mi
Last recorded162,473 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN531 KRL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 162,473 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 154,999 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

vehicle has had fair amount of welding and been undersealed

Fail 22 Feb 2013 154,975 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 119,475 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 141,688 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight binding on both front wheels

Pass 21 Feb 2009 131,406 miles

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

o/s and n/s chassis slight corrosion

o/s and n/s inner and outer sills corroded

o/s/f wheel slight binding

unable to fully assess outer sills due to plastic body styling cover

Fail 21 Feb 2009 131,406 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s chassis slight corrosion

o/s and n/s inner and outer sills corroded

o/s/f wheel slight binding

unable to fully assess outer sills due to plastic body styling cover

Fail 26 Apr 2007 123,434 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 123,434 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2006 113,965 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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N531 KRL is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N531 KRL, 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 N531 KRL registered?

N531 KRL is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 26 March 1996.

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