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N245 LWU

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,261 mi
Last recorded66,261 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN245 LWU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2011 66,261 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 63,422 miles

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

fuel pipes slighty corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2010 63,422 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fuel pipes slighty corroded

Pass 29 May 2009 61,198 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 59,589 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 7 Jun 2007 56,367 miles

long handbrake travel

n/s/r tyre starting to perish on side wall

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2006 53,039 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

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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N245 LWU is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N245 LWU, 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 N245 LWU registered?

N245 LWU is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 19 June 1996.

Is N245 LWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N245 LWU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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