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N878 OBO

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,742 mi
Last recorded105,742 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN878 OBO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2017 105,742 miles

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

Central Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Central Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated front to rear left (3.6.B.4d)

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Axle (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 103,336 miles

Corrosion around front body mountings

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion in rear fuel pipes

Pass 16 Nov 2015 101,525 miles

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2014 99,267 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 99,267 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 96,512 miles

Offside front inner arch corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2013 96,512 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front inner arch corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2012 94,626 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 94,626 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 91,469 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 91,469 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 86,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise that the park brake has a lot of travel but just ok for the test

Pass 13 Oct 2009 82,451 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 77,475 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 77,475 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 71,734 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)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 67,595 miles

advise that o/s/r coilspring mount has slight corosion might need attension in future

advise that there might bean intermitant faul with drivers seatbelt clip but ok when tested

Pass 26 Oct 2005 62,293 miles

Centre 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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N878 OBO is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N878 OBO, 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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N878 OBO is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 7 November 1995.

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