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N550 RPE

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,882 mi
Last recorded98,882 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN550 RPE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2014 98,882 miles

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

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

fuel filter and pipes corroded badly

Pass 22 Apr 2013 97,240 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

long hand brake travel

Fail 19 Apr 2013 97,240 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

long hand brake travel

Fail 13 Apr 2012 95,714 miles

Both front chassis legs corroded but not excessively

Both front tyre treads worn more on outer edges than the rest of the tread area

Engine noisy at idle speed

Front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Front to rear metal fuel pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 95,714 miles

Both front chassis legs corroded but not excessively

Both front tyre treads worn more on outer edges than the rest of the tread area

Engine noisy at idle speed

Front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Front to rear metal fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 3 May 2011 87,262 miles

Front to rear metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

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

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

Both rear tyre outer side walls and tread area have serious cracks and perrishing but no cord structure showing

Fail 3 May 2011 87,262 miles

Front to rear metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Both rear tyre outer side walls and tread area have serious cracks and perrishing but no cord structure showing

Pass 29 Apr 2010 78,878 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 26 Apr 2010 78,878 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 7 May 2009 76,584 miles

both sides rear tyres deteriorating

offside front brake pipe corroding

Fail 7 May 2009 76,584 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both sides rear tyres deteriorating

offside front brake pipe corroding

Pass 30 Apr 2008 74,262 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 72,374 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 70,617 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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N550 RPE is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N550 RPE, 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 N550 RPE registered?

N550 RPE is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 6 September 1995.

Is N550 RPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N550 RPE shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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