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N349 DYB

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

75,563 mi
Last recorded75,563 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN349 DYB
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2010 75,563 miles

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

some corrosion to petrol pipes

some sighns of corrosion o/s n/s front chassis

Fail 23 Aug 2010 75,563 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

some corrosion to petrol pipes

some sighns of corrosion o/s n/s front chassis

Fail 24 Aug 2009 72,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front jacking points starting to corrode

Pass 24 Aug 2009 72,165 miles

front jacking points starting to corrode

Pass 1 Apr 2008 67,410 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 67,407 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 60,556 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 55,429 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 55,428 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

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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N349 DYB is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N349 DYB, 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 N349 DYB registered?

N349 DYB is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 13 March 1996.

Is N349 DYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N349 DYB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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