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N596 AST

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,739 mi
Last recorded93,739 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2007
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN596 AST
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2007 93,739 miles

centre exhaust slight leak,o/s/f and n/s/f inner wings,o/s/f and n/s/f top suspension mounting area corroded.

front bumper damaged,chip on windscreen,n/s/r inner sill corroded,rear fuel filter corroded,rear crossmember corroded,rear shockers corroded,o/s/f and n/s/f brake disc covers deteriorated

sump corroded,front cross member corroded,n/s/f bottom balljoint boot burst,o/s/f and n/s/f brake hose ferrules corroded,n/s/f inner cv boot burst,n/s/f tyre perished,

Fail 10 Apr 2007 93,739 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front crossmember corroded,sump corroded,o/s/f and n/s/f brake disc covers deteriorated,rear shockers corroded,rear fuel filter corroded,rear crossmember corroded,n/s inner sill suspension area corroded,chip on windscreen,front bumper damage.

o/s/f and n/s/f inner wings,o/s/f and n/s/f suspension top mounting area corroded,centre exhaust slight leak,n/s/f tyre perished,n/s inner cv boot burst,o/s/f and n/s/f brake hose ferrules corroded,n/s/f bottom balljoint boot burst

Pass 3 Apr 2006 80,580 miles

brake disc covers corroded,fuel filter tied with tie strap,front fuel line corroded,n/s/f inner driveshaft boot burst,battery loose,n/s/f inner wheel arch,

power steering box damp,brake pipe coupling on o/s/r chassis and brakepipe nuts corroded.

Fail 28 Mar 2006 80,580 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

brake discs covers corroded,fuel filter tied with tie strap,front fuel line corroded,battery loose,n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded,power steering box damp,brake pipe coupling on o/s/r chassis and brake pipe nuts corroded.

n/s/f inner driveshaft boot burst

steering wheel cover slight split

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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N596 AST is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N596 AST, 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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N596 AST is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 September 1995.

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