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N268 DLV

1996 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

131,175 mi
Last recorded131,175 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN268 DLV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 131,175 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 131,155 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 62,323 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2011 127,645 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 127,645 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 125,110 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 125,110 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 123,225 miles

n/s/f inner drive shaft boot split

o/s & n/s/f inner wings corroded

slight free play in steering

windscreen chipped

Fail 17 Aug 2009 123,217 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f inner drive shaft boot split

n/s/r tyre wearing

o/s & n/s/f inner wings corroded

slight free play in steering

windscreen chipped

Pass 15 Aug 2008 118,960 miles

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

inner drive shaft boot split

play in steering system

Fail 12 Aug 2008 118,888 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

inner drive shaft boot split

play in steering system

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 108,896 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 108,896 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2006 95,450 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 17 Aug 2006 95,450 miles

slight play in rear wheel bearings

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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N268 DLV is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 N268 DLV, 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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N268 DLV is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 19 April 1996.

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