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N554 DPU

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,453 mi
Last recorded121,453 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN554 DPU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 121,453 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 1 Mar 2017 119,429 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 110,496 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 110,496 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 108,238 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer has slight corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2014 104,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 104,080 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 100,060 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 96,040 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 92,650 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 92,650 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 87,237 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 87,237 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 82,456 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 82,456 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 77,676 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 71,408 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake hose ends slightly corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2006 64,617 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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N554 DPU is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 N554 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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N554 DPU is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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