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N143 HVF

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,380 mi
Last recorded85,380 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN143 HVF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2014 85,380 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 77,662 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 76,078 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 73,458 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 70,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake & fuel pipes slightly corroded along chassis offside

extensive surface corrosion on entire floor & chassis area

nearside front tire showing signs of deterioration

nearside inner cv gaitor split

nearside rear tire showing signs of deterioration

offside front tire wearing on outer edge & showing signs of deterioration

offside rear tire showing signs of deterioration

Pass 30 Apr 2008 67,799 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 65,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 62,602 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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N143 HVF is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N143 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 N143 HVF registered?

N143 HVF is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N143 HVF safe to buy?

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