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N224 GUG

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

88,167 mi
Last recorded88,167 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2007
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN224 GUG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2007 88,167 miles

Rear wheel arches corroded and jagged edges, covered up by rear doors.

Some lift in both lower steering joints.

Unable to inspect outer sills, due to plastic covers fitted.

Fail 7 Feb 2007 88,157 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Slight lift in both lower ball joints.

Unable to inspect outer sills due to covers fitted.

Fail 20 Dec 2006 88,127 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2006 80,215 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 80,215 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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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N224 GUG is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 N224 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.

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What year was N224 GUG registered?

N224 GUG is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is N224 GUG safe to buy?

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