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N543 DPU

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

107,688 mi
Last recorded107,688 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN543 DPU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 107,688 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 107,677 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 98,840 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 98,756 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 98,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 84,452 miles

Front exhaust flange and bolts corroded and thin

Leak from screen washer pipe under bonnet

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 84,452 miles

Front exhaust flange and bolts corroded and thin

Leak from screen washer pipe under bonnet

Pass 11 Aug 2006 79,928 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 79,928 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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N543 DPU is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1995 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 84,830 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 N543 DPU, 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 31 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N543 DPU registered?

N543 DPU is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 12 December 1995.

Is N543 DPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N543 DPU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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