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N161 UAA

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,480 mi
Last recorded80,480 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN161 UAA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2010 80,480 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 76,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight exhaust blow

slight play in ns and os front lower ball joints

Pass 12 Jan 2009 71,455 miles

corrosion in ns rear sill

head lamp beam pattern deteriating

play in os ns front lower ball joints

slight exhaust blow from middle section of exhaust

Pass 11 Jan 2008 67,377 miles

exhaust leak at joint rear of catalyst

nearside chassis jacking points rusty

Fail 11 Jan 2008 67,377 miles

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

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

exhaust leak at joint rear of catalyst

nearside chassis jacking points rusty

Pass 9 Jan 2007 64,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion in os ns inner sills

front brake pads low

front washer pipe split

fuel lines at rear corroded

hand brake travell

play in ns lower ball joint

play in os lower ball joint

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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N161 UAA is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UAA, 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 N161 UAA registered?

N161 UAA is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is N161 UAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N161 UAA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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