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N340 DLV

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,125 mi
Last recorded102,125 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN340 DLV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2011 102,125 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 102,125 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 May 2010 94,203 miles

Advise fornt brake disc dust bplates heavily corroded

Advise rear seats and seat belts removed.

Advise sill covers fitted

Advise slight travel on handbrake.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2010 94,159 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Advise fornt brake disc dust bplates heavily corroded

Advise sill covers fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2009 81,661 miles

both front brake backplates corroded

Pass 14 May 2008 71,738 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 63,565 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 61,472 miles

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

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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N340 DLV is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N340 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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What year was N340 DLV registered?

N340 DLV is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 17 June 1996.

Is N340 DLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N340 DLV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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