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N167 VTH

1996 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,719 mi
Last recorded141,719 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN167 VTH
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2012 141,719 miles

Front bumper in poor condition

Fail 14 Nov 2012 141,719 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front bumper in poor condition

Pass 9 Nov 2011 129,819 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 129,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 115,459 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 105,090 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 96,527 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 88,668 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 88,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear seats and seat belts not checked

Pass 12 Dec 2006 81,420 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 81,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 76,221 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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N167 VTH is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N167 VTH, 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 N167 VTH registered?

N167 VTH is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N167 VTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N167 VTH shows 12 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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