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N249 CMT

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,555 mi
Last recorded93,555 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN249 CMT
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2008 93,555 miles

Oil leak

Slight binding of N/S/F brake.

Pass 23 Nov 2007 88,811 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 88,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 7 Dec 2006 78,912 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 78,912 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 68,240 miles

n/s inner drive shaft boot split front brake hoses 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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N249 CMT is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N249 CMT, 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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How do I check the history of N249 CMT?

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What year was N249 CMT registered?

N249 CMT is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 20 May 1996.

Is N249 CMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N249 CMT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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