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N343 RBB

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,575 mi
Last recorded122,575 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2006
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN343 RBB
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2006 122,575 miles

FUEL FILTER CORODED BATTERY FOULING BONNET POOR CONDITION

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Oct 2006 122,569 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

REAR NO PLATE CRACKED BATTERY FOULING BONNET FUEL FILTER COORODED O/S/R INNER WHEEL ARCH PANEL INSECURE

GENERAL POOR CONDITION

Pass 15 Sep 2005 119,416 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 119,416 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

BRAKE DISCS CORODED FROONT BUMPER ACCIDENT DAMAGED

fuel pipes corroded

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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N343 RBB is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N343 RBB, 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 N343 RBB registered?

N343 RBB is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 January 1996.

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