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N248 HUY

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,114 mi
Last recorded66,114 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN248 HUY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2009 66,114 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 65,862 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

n/s/f tyre walls cracking

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 12 Jun 2008 60,376 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 56,262 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 50,265 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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N248 HUY is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N248 HUY, 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 N248 HUY registered?

N248 HUY is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N248 HUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N248 HUY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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