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N796 JTC

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

128,969 mi
Last recorded128,969 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN796 JTC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 128,969 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Road wheel spigot mounting slightly worn all 4 side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear along all suspension components , shock , caseing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front bonnet slight stuck to open ,

front headlight aim not very much clear slight low both

rear exhaust pipe deteriorated. engine has strong smelling burning oil

Fail 15 Nov 2024 128,969 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Road wheel spigot mounting slightly worn all 4 side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear along all suspension components , shock , caseing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front bonnet slight stuck to open ,

front headlight aim not very much clear slight low both

rear exhaust pipe deteriorated. engine has strong smelling burning oil

Pass 29 Sep 2023 128,578 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 127,745 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 127,208 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 125,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 125,477 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 123,604 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 122,310 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 121,285 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 120,153 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 118,343 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 118,340 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 116,644 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 115,857 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 113,226 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 109,228 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 101,322 miles

chassis rusty spots

front number plate poor

underside freshley undersealed

Pass 19 Dec 2006 93,178 miles

o/s/f shock mount rusty

Pass 4 Jan 2006 87,435 miles

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

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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N796 JTC is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 N796 JTC, 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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N796 JTC is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 September 1995.

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