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N128 PUT

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,390 mi
Last recorded137,390 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN128 PUT
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 137,390 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 137,390 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 127,140 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 126,877 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 117,858 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 117,821 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 103,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 101,406 miles

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

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

both inner wings corroded (not structural)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 93,391 miles

both sills and inner sills in poor condition

Pass 18 Jul 2009 83,467 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 83,349 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 73,690 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 65,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 53,770 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 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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N128 PUT is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N128 PUT, 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 N128 PUT registered?

N128 PUT is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 2 February 1996.

Is N128 PUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N128 PUT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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