CarVerify

Free Car Check

N158 VHP

1996 Suzuki AE50

Red Petrol 49cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,949 mi
Last recorded8,949 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 Suzuki AE506,035 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN158 VHP
MakeSuzuki
ModelAE50
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2007 8,949 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 7,015 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 7,015 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

How Reliable is the Suzuki AE50?

Based on 1,643 MOT tests across 381 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
313
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
381
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. 52
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 34
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 32
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 32
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 32
Full Suzuki AE50 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N158 VHP is a 1996 Suzuki AE50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki AE50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 6,035 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki AE50 fails its MOT is suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement., accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N158 VHP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki AE50 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Suzuki AE50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N158 VHP?

You can check the full history of N158 VHP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N158 VHP registered?

N158 VHP is a 1996 Suzuki AE50, first registered on 4 January 1996.

Is N158 VHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N158 VHP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N158 VHP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N158 VHP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.