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N544 DPU

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,245 mi
Last recorded78,245 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN544 DPU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 78,245 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 75,311 miles

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

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 72,338 miles

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

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 69,538 miles

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

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 65,421 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2010 65,421 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 61,824 miles

brake pipes covered with oil

Pass 5 Sep 2008 58,230 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 51,510 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 46,949 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 41,129 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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N544 DPU is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 N544 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 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 N544 DPU registered?

N544 DPU is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 11 January 1996.

Is N544 DPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N544 DPU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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