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N546 RDL

1996 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

79,619 mi
Last recorded79,619 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN546 RDL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 79,619 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 79,617 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 79,558 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired battery tray holed (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner sill holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Suzuki Grand Vitara?

Based on 1,025,634 MOT tests across 67,699 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,400
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
67,699
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23,442
Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,487
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,776
position lamp(s) not working 14,500
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11,293
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N546 RDL is a 1996 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

The most common reason a Suzuki Grand Vitara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23,442 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N546 RDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Grand Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 30 years old, this Suzuki Grand Vitara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N546 RDL registered?

N546 RDL is a 1996 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N546 RDL shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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