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N954 VVR

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

118,459 mi
Last recorded118,459 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN954 VVR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2011 118,459 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear shock absorber shrouds detached

front exhaust mounting missing

n/s head light just on top limit

o/side and n/side chassis corroded

o/side and n/side front brake mud shields corroded

o/side inner wing corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2010 11,594 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 110,405 miles

screw in n/s/f tyre

all front to rear fuel pipes corroded

corrosion starting in o/s centre sill back

headlamp patterns faint due to lens deterioration

n/s/f inner wing started to corrode

nail in n/s/r tyre

rearmost seats not in use at time of test

unable to assess some welding repairs due to being done inside

unable to check o/s sill condition due to cover

Fail 6 Aug 2009 110,404 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

all front to rear fuel pipes corroded

corrosion starting in o/s centre sill back

headlamp patterns faint due to lens deterioration

n/s/f inner wing started to corrode

nail in n/s/r tyre

rearmost seats not in use at time of test

screw in n/s/f tyre

unable to assess some welding repairs due to being done inside

unable to check o/s sill condition due to cover

Pass 28 Jul 2008 104,402 miles

fuel pipes corroded

rear seats not in use

unable to check o/s sill due to cover

unable to check some welded repairs due to being done inside

vehicle has overheating fault

Fail 25 Jul 2008 104,402 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

rear seats not in use

unable to check o/s sill due to cover

unable to check some welded repairs due to being done inside

vehicle has overheating fault

Pass 17 Aug 2007 98,079 miles

corrosion starting on n/s/r sill+unable to check o/s properly due to cover

front brake pads getting low+discs lipped

oil leaks?

unable to assess some welding repairs properly due to being done from inside + underseal

Fail 30 Jul 2007 97,987 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

corrosion starting in n/s/r sill

front brake pads getting low+discs worn

oil leaks?

unable to check o/s sill due to cover

unable to check some welding repairs due to being done inside

Pass 9 Aug 2006 92,530 miles

corrosion starting in o/s/r chassis

fuel pipes corroded

unable to assess some welding repairs due to being done from inside

unable to check sills due to bodykit

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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N954 VVR is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N954 VVR, 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 N954 VVR registered?

N954 VVR is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 26 September 1995.

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