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N253 AEJ

1996 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,526 mi
Last recorded122,526 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN253 AEJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 122,526 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 119,415 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 108,219 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 98,524 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 98,521 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 94,490 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

battery insecure

front exhaust flange corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2012 94,490 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

battery insecure

front exhaust flange corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2011 90,308 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 90,308 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2011 88,423 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 83,043 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 83,043 miles

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

rear petrol pipes

slight movement side arm

Pass 8 Apr 2009 78,338 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2009 78,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2008 73,309 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 73,309 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 68,319 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 62,691 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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N253 AEJ is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 N253 AEJ, 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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N253 AEJ is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 18 January 1996.

Is N253 AEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N253 AEJ shows 18 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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