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N878 TOF

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

68,042 mi
Last recorded68,042 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN878 TOF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 68,042 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 67,709 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 67,709 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2016 67,618 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

surface rust on front and rear suspension components

Fail 17 Aug 2016 67,618 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

surface rust on front and rear suspension components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 67,308 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Jul 2014 67,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2013 66,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear tyres perishing

handbrake warning lamp not working

Fail 2 Jul 2013 66,511 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres perishing

handbrake warning lamp not working

Pass 17 Jul 2012 66,224 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 66,224 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Fail 6 May 2011 65,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear diff noisy

tyres perished

Pass 6 May 2011 65,191 miles

rear diff noisy

tyres perished

Pass 6 Apr 2010 64,540 miles

all tyres perished

rear floorpans holed for drainage

Pass 3 Apr 2009 63,448 miles

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

n/s inner C.V boot split

rear fuel pipes rusty

Fail 27 Mar 2009 63,448 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s inner C.V boot split

rear fuel pipes rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2007 52,230 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 52,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 May 2006 50,760 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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N878 TOF is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 N878 TOF, 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 N878 TOF registered?

N878 TOF is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N878 TOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N878 TOF shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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