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N53 CHC

1996 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

125,561 mi
Last recorded125,561 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN53 CHC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 125,561 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

engine oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

handbrake travel

offside rear inner sill corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2016 125,561 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

handbrake travel

offside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2015 118,389 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear seats removed

Pass 29 Jul 2014 110,528 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 101,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 99,116 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 99,116 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 95,510 miles

all tyres perished

cut in o/s/r outter tyre wall

rear fuel lines rusty

Fail 20 Jul 2011 95,499 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

all tyres perished

cut in o/s/r outter tyre wall

rear fuel lines rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2010 89,130 miles

all 4 jacking points corroding

offside front brake binding very slightly and looking through wheel spokes pads look thin

rear metal and fuel lines corroding

Fail 22 Jul 2010 89,130 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all 4 jacking points corroding

offside front brake binding very slightly and looking through wheel spokes pads look thin

rear metal and fuel lines corroding

Pass 9 Jul 2009 88,678 miles

nearside front inner tyre wall cracking

Fail 9 Jul 2009 85,665 miles

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

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

nearside front inner tyre wall cracking

Pass 21 Jul 2008 83,311 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 83,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 80,011 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 80,011 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 77,165 miles

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

corrosion to rear metal brake pipes and fuel pipes † †corrosion to chassis † †corrosion to rear floors † †emissions high † †slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 6 Jul 2006 77,161 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

corrosion to chassis, fuel pipes and rear metal brake pipes

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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N53 CHC is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 N53 CHC, 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 N53 CHC registered?

N53 CHC is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 11 April 1996.

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