MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,455 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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outer sill plastic covers insecure
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
outer sill plastic covers insecure
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear 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)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Fuel pipes corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front 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)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front 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
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?
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N551 SEC is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 N551 SEC, 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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N551 SEC is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 5 July 1996.
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