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N546 UAA

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Purple Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,089 mi
Last recorded91,089 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN546 UAA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 91,089 miles

General corrosion to chassis

corrosion developing to front suspension and components

oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2021 91,079 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

General corrosion to chassis

corrosion developing to front suspension and components

oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2020 90,655 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 90,640 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier secured with cable ties==not acceptable (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Coil spring with an unsafe modification insufficient suspension movement front and rear (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding due to this failure the rear wheel bearings could NOT be tested (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near front body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding due to this failure the rear wheel bearings could NOT be tested (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

advanced widespread corrosion in some areas under vehicle including to mechanical components

left turn indicator tell tail not working

rear axle oil leak

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2016 90,631 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high CANNOT ADJUST (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed CRACKING ON EDGE OF TREAD (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high CANNOT ADJUST (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed CRACKING ON EDGE OF TREAD (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM BRAKE VALVE TO AXLE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed CRACKING ON EDGE OF TREAD (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing NO KEY TO OPEN CAP TO INSPECT (7.2.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background COULD BE HARD TO READ (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded LOTS OF PIPES CORRODED (3.6.B.2c)

Front INNER WALLS ON FRONT TYRES SCUFFED

Front SUSPENSION LOWERED SO MUCH LOT OF STRESS ETC ON DRIVE SHAFTS AND FRONT STEERING LINK

Rear 40MM TRAVEL ON REAR AXLE

Rear OIL LEAK PINION SEAL REAR AXLE

Rear coil spring corroded REAR SPRINGS CORRODED (2.4.C.1b)

SPRINGS SO SHORT THAT WHEN JACKED UP FULLY SPRINGS CAN COME OUT

Pass 28 May 2015 89,797 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 89,797 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 88,282 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 82,751 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 82,751 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 81,128 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 80,626 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 79,659 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2009 78,464 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both inner cv boots split

Pass 29 May 2008 77,290 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both driveshaft inner gaiters split

Fail 28 May 2008 77,280 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both driveshaft inner gaiters split

Pass 26 Jun 2007 74,329 miles

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

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

both front inner c/v gators split

Fail 26 Jun 2007 74,329 miles

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

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

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

both front inner c/v gators split

Pass 1 Jun 2006 63,645 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 63,645 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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N546 UAA is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Purple with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N546 UAA, 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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N546 UAA is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 26 June 1996.

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