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N137 HVF

1996 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,535 mi
Last recorded68,535 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN137 HVF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 68,535 miles

Offside rear axle stabaliser bush worn

rear brake pipe slightly corroded (load sensor to rear axle)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 68,533 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear axle stabalizer bush worn

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded load sensor to rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 65,701 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear axle stabaliser bush worn

Pass 13 Apr 2015 63,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 63,474 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 61,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 58,788 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 58,784 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 55,951 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 53,195 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 50,608 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 50,608 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 47,665 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 44,741 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 42,036 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 39,078 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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N137 HVF is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N137 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 N137 HVF registered?

N137 HVF is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 18 January 1996.

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