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N198 NWS

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,834 mi
Last recorded87,834 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN198 NWS
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 87,834 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 84,908 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 79,824 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 72,851 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 20 Apr 2007 64,523 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 64,523 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 56,763 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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N198 NWS is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N198 NWS, 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 N198 NWS registered?

N198 NWS is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N198 NWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N198 NWS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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