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N557 DPU

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

165,877 mi
Last recorded165,877 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN557 DPU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 165,877 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 165,811 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank insecure cross member corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 164,797 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 164,738 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering idler slight play

Pass 8 Nov 2021 162,490 miles

Offside top stut mount corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2020 159,015 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 157,162 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 152,107 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 148,792 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 142,609 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 142,609 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 135,779 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 130,069 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 124,482 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 120,960 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 107,113 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 107,113 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 92,906 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 91,472 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 80,892 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 68,341 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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N557 DPU is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 N557 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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N557 DPU is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 20 February 1996.

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