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N20 MCM

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,897 mi
Last recorded124,897 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN20 MCM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2015 124,897 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 115,315 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 115,315 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 103,762 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly cracked

Pass 23 Aug 2012 100,036 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 100,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 95,784 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 90,179 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 83,916 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 78,734 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 77,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 68,411 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 55,129 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 50,224 miles

oil leaking from engine

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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N20 MCM is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N20 MCM, 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 N20 MCM registered?

N20 MCM is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 8 February 1996.

Is N20 MCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N20 MCM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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