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N135 HVF

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,815 mi
Last recorded99,815 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN135 HVF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 99,815 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

center exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 17 Sep 2010 97,631 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

both front inner wings have slight corrosion

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2009 93,382 miles

slight damage to windsreen o/s front brake slightly tight o/s rear floor becoming corroded (small hole)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 93,311 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

1. front brake pads becoming worn.. 2. Centre exhaust silencer becoming corroded. 3. unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers.

Pass 5 Sep 2008 88,460 miles

1.slight damage to rear no plate 2.exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2007 83,191 miles

n/s/f brake slightly tight † †rear fuel pipes becoming corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2006 76,438 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 HVF is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc diesel 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 HVF, 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 HVF registered?

N135 HVF is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N135 HVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N135 HVF 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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