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N947 DWR

1995 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

105,966 mi
Last recorded105,966 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN947 DWR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 105,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) Both rear inner wheel arched corroded Offside Front floor corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 105,942 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake insecure hose (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Brake insecure hose (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Brake insecure hose by chasis x 2 (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Both rear inner wheel arched corroded

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

Offside Front floor corroded

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 103,796 miles

GENERAL CORROSION TO VEHICLE UNDERSIDE

PREVIOUS WELDING REPAIRS TO INNER/OUTER SILLS

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 103,788 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

GENERAL CORROSION TO VEHICLE UNDERSIDE

PREVIOUS WELDING REPAIRS TO INNER/OUTER SILLS

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 102,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (MARKED) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 102,805 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing MARKED (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively LOOSE ON ARM,FIXING BROKEN (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing MARKED (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

OIL LEVEL LOW

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (MARKED) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 100,168 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 99,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 97,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight corrosion nearside and offside front inner wings

Pass 15 Feb 2018 96,575 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 95,407 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. N/S 175kg, O/S 140kg (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front tyre perishing

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 94,189 miles

All four tyres perished

Pass 12 Feb 2015 93,300 miles

all tyres perished on outer sidewall

Pass 21 Feb 2014 92,498 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 91,761 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 91,758 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 91,282 miles

front inner arches starting to rust

Pass 16 Mar 2011 90,018 miles

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

nearside beam image poor

Fail 15 Mar 2011 89,982 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 89,617 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 89,593 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 88,002 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 87,975 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 86,409 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 86,409 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 86,137 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 78,566 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 72,248 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2006 72,248 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively 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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N947 DWR is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 N947 DWR, 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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N947 DWR is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 6 December 1995.

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