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N893 TOF

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,701 mi
Last recorded132,701 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN893 TOF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2010 132,701 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emissions only just met requirements

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

corrosion to various areas under vehicle

long handbrake travel

rear wiper blade incomplete

Fail 12 Jul 2010 132,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emissions only just met requirements

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

corrosion to various areas under vehicle

long handbrake travel

rear wiper blade incomplete

Pass 18 Dec 2008 124,326 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 124,309 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear s/absorbers dust covers broken

Pass 14 Nov 2007 115,323 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 115,323 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r s/absorber dust cover broken

o/s/r s/absorber dust cover broken

Pass 26 Sep 2006 106,613 miles

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

corrosion apparant to o/s & n/s chassis rails

front-to-rear metal fuel pipes corroded

n/s/r shock absorber cover loose

Fail 25 Sep 2006 106,613 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

o/s & n/s chassis rails showing signs of corrosion

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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N893 TOF is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N893 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 N893 TOF registered?

N893 TOF is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 19 September 1995.

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