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N229 GUG

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,356 mi
Last recorded77,356 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN229 GUG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 77,356 miles

o/s front floor welded and undersealed

Fail 1 Feb 2016 77,356 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s front floor welded and undersealed

Pass 23 Oct 2013 75,956 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 75,984 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2012 71,213 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 66,110 miles

Oil leak

nearside front inside door handle broken but working

nearside inner cv gaitor split

Pass 2 Feb 2010 59,745 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

offside inner cv gaitor split

wishbones corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2009 55,424 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 53,457 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 50,827 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 49,628 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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N229 GUG is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N229 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 N229 GUG registered?

N229 GUG is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 20 February 1996.

Is N229 GUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N229 GUG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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