CarVerify

Free Car Check

N161 CKN

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,346 mi
Last recorded68,346 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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

RegistrationN161 CKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2012 68,346 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 62,425 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 60,515 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 60,515 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 56,917 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 54,365 miles

corrosion on front to rear metal brake pipes

front brake hoses perishing

front number plate damaged

rocker cover gasket leaking

Fail 5 Aug 2008 54,365 miles

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

corrosion on front to rear metal brake pipes

front brake hoses perishing

front number plate damaged

rocker cover gasket leaking

Pass 21 Jul 2007 51,408 miles

rear tyres perished sidewalls

Pass 4 Aug 2006 46,408 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge †o/s/r tyre worn low + perished †n/s/r tyre perishing

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
Full Suzuki Vitara 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

N161 CKN is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N161 CKN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N161 CKN?

You can check the full history of N161 CKN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N161 CKN registered?

N161 CKN is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 26 March 1996.

Is N161 CKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N161 CKN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N161 CKN 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 N161 CKN. 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.