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N285 BFL

1996 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

79,901 mi
Last recorded79,901 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN285 BFL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2014 79,901 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 79,900 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 78,268 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

damage to off side rear bumper

slight bind near side front brake

Fail 4 Jan 2014 78,207 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

damage to off side rear bumper

slight bind near side front brake

Fail 12 Jan 2013 75,097 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

outer edge worn on o/s front tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2013 75,097 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

outer edge worn on o/s front tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2012 71,610 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

tyres protrude wide of body

Fail 7 Jan 2012 71,601 miles

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

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

tyres protrude wide of body

Pass 20 Jan 2011 68,854 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

no rear seats fitted

road wheels stand proud of body line

Fail 15 Jan 2011 68,819 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

no rear seats fitted

road wheels stand proud of body line

Pass 20 Jan 2010 66,147 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wheels protrude wide of body

Fail 9 Jan 2010 66,073 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wheels protrude wide of body

Pass 19 Jan 2009 63,390 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

wheels & tyres protrude outside of body line

Fail 17 Jan 2009 63,381 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

wheels & tyres protrude outside of body line

Pass 15 Jan 2008 60,817 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s sill back weak

Pass 13 Jan 2007 58,133 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight perishing in rear tyres

Pass 24 Jan 2006 55,410 miles

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

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

n/s & o/s rear tyre side walls perishing

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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N285 BFL is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 N285 BFL, 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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N285 BFL is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N285 BFL shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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