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N796 PRU

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

11,818 mi
Last recorded11,818 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN796 PRU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 11,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 8,301 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 8,294 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 8,257 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Plastic cover sill fitted peventing full inspection of sill panels.

Pass 1 Feb 2013 3,847 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 3,836 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 97,203 miles

Battery insecure

Both rear tyres have side wall ageing perforations

Fail 30 Nov 2011 97,036 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Battery insecure

Both rear tyres have side wall ageing perforations

Nearside rear hand brake cable outer protective cover split

Pass 9 Dec 2010 91,540 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2010 91,540 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Battery insecure

Hazard lights not working

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2009 89,867 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

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

both rear trailing arms corroding.

both rear tyres perished.

fuel line corroded.

o/s hand brake cable insecure.

Fail 3 Jul 2009 89,866 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

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

both rear trailing arms corroding.

both rear tyres perished.

fuel line corroded.

o/s hand brake cable insecure.

Fail 18 Jun 2008 86,702 miles

Battery insecure

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre worn low around shoulders

parking brake under performing slightly

Pass 18 Jun 2008 86,702 miles

Battery insecure

nearside front tyre worn low around shoulders

parking brake under performing slightly

Pass 13 Jul 2007 78,663 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 78,533 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Battery insecure

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2006 65,115 miles

near side front drive shaft inner joint boot rubber 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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N796 PRU is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 N796 PRU, 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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What year was N796 PRU registered?

N796 PRU is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 12 September 1995.

Is N796 PRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N796 PRU shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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