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N32 FWB

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,349 mi
Last recorded122,349 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN32 FWB
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2012 122,349 miles

Exhaust tail pipe parted company with rear box.

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Wiper blades deteriorated.

Fail 22 Oct 2012 122,349 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust tail pipe parted company with rear box.

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Wiper blades deteriorated.

Pass 18 Oct 2011 118,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Wiper blades deteriorating.

Fail 18 Oct 2011 118,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Wiper blades deteriorating.

Pass 20 Oct 2010 114,252 miles

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

Some corrosion to front and rear o/s and n/s chassis.

Pass 21 Oct 2009 110,208 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 110,208 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 107,572 miles

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

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Pass 19 Oct 2007 92,171 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 80,589 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 76,006 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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N32 FWB is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N32 FWB, 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 N32 FWB registered?

N32 FWB is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 20 June 1996.

Is N32 FWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N32 FWB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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