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N201 BMT

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,541 mi
Last recorded15,541 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN201 BMT
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2015 15,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

nearside front inner sill corroded slightly

off side front body mount corroded slightly

off side front drp link has play

rear floor corroded slightly

Pass 1 Apr 2014 11,237 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 8,531 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 8,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 6,362 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 628 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 91,683 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 91,610 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2009 82,066 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 May 2008 75,382 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 70,573 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 70,573 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2006 67,606 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 67,570 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2005 64,736 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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N201 BMT is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 N201 BMT, 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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N201 BMT is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 13 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N201 BMT shows 15 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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