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N262 CKN

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,801 mi
Last recorded88,801 miles
Recorded on4 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN262 CKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2013 88,801 miles

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

Front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

corrosion to offside rear of boot floor

Fail 4 May 2013 88,801 miles

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

Front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to offside rear of boot floor

Pass 6 Apr 2012 87,306 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 86,668 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 86,668 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 78,450 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 78,440 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 73,162 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 73,151 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 72,227 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2005 56,120 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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N262 CKN is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N262 CKN, 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 N262 CKN registered?

N262 CKN is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 20 June 1996.

Is N262 CKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N262 CKN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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