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N294 SPR

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,142 mi
Last recorded99,142 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN294 SPR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2009 99,142 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 95,966 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2008 95,898 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2007 93,032 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 89,597 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 89,597 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 86,065 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 86,065 miles

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

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

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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N294 SPR is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N294 SPR, 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

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What year was N294 SPR registered?

N294 SPR is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N294 SPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N294 SPR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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