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N269 SMY

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,805 mi
Last recorded112,805 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN269 SMY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2015 112,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

both sides front inner wings holed close to, but not in prescribed areas at time of test

Pass 24 Jan 2014 110,403 miles

nearside and offside front inner wings holed and corroded (chassis based vehicle)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 110,403 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

metal fuel tank gaurd bracket broken/insecure

nearside and offside front inner wings holed and corroded (chassis based vehicle)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 106,902 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 104,068 miles

both sides front tyres wearing on outer shoulders

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2011 99,158 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 93,072 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 85,155 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 79,023 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 72,247 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

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

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

Petrol pipes at rear rusty

Pass 23 Jan 2006 63,741 miles

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

Fuel pipes at rear getting rusty

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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N269 SMY is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N269 SMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N269 SMY?

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What year was N269 SMY registered?

N269 SMY is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 27 February 1996.

Is N269 SMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N269 SMY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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