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N135 FVX

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2010
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,700 mi
Last recorded72,700 miles
Recorded on13 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN135 FVX
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 May 2010 72,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 70,894 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 67,628 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 67,004 miles

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

front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2007 65,472 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 63,486 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2005 60,478 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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N135 FVX is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Red 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 N135 FVX, 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 N135 FVX registered?

N135 FVX is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 March 1996.

Is N135 FVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N135 FVX 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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