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N159 BLV

1996 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,671 mi
Last recorded108,671 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2006
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN159 BLV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2006 108,671 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 108,657 miles

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

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

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

condition of exhaust system

corrosion to both door steps bline

corrosion to floor and chassis rails

corrosion to front and rear suspension

corrosion to front coil springs

corrosion to fuel pipes bline

general play in steering bline

oil leak

palstic covers fitted to outer sills inspecyion limited

Pass 16 Aug 2005 100,160 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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N159 BLV is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N159 BLV, 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 N159 BLV registered?

N159 BLV is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 25 March 1996.

Is N159 BLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N159 BLV 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.

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