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N214 GUG

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,520 mi
Last recorded112,520 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN214 GUG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2007 112,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT PADS LOW

FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPES CORRODED

NEARSIDE INNER DRIVE SHAFT BOOT SPLIT

Fail 12 Oct 2007 112,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT PADS LOW

FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPES CORRODED

NEARSIDE INNER DRIVE SHAFT BOOT SPLIT

Pass 25 Jul 2006 109,898 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 108,486 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 108,486 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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N214 GUG is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N214 GUG, 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 N214 GUG registered?

N214 GUG is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 22 January 1996.

Is N214 GUG safe to buy?

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