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N202 TPL

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,509 mi
Last recorded65,509 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN202 TPL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2009 65,509 miles

offside chassis frame starting to rust

Fail 19 Feb 2008 63,779 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front chassis rail starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2008 63,779 miles

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

Offside front chassis rail starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2007 61,617 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 59,720 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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N202 TPL is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N202 TPL, 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

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What year was N202 TPL registered?

N202 TPL is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 14 March 1996.

Is N202 TPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N202 TPL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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