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L940 NGS

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,211 mi
Last recorded148,211 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL940 NGS
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2010 148,211 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 15,524 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 14,550 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 12,398 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 11,935 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside inner side sill getting corroded-attention needed.

Pass 22 Aug 2006 2,251 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 98,769 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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L940 NGS is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 84,460 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 L940 NGS, 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 30 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L940 NGS registered?

L940 NGS is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 July 1996.

Is L940 NGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L940 NGS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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