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N356 LAF

1996 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,729 mi
Last recorded90,729 miles
Recorded on11 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN356 LAF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2009 90,729 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 90,644 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 89,471 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 89,465 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 86,310 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 86,310 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Advise front flexible brake hoses cracking.Advise both front tyres treads low.

Pass 10 Nov 2005 82,929 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 82,929 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Both front tyers cracking slightly.

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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N356 LAF is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in White 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 N356 LAF, 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 N356 LAF registered?

N356 LAF is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 18 April 1996.

Is N356 LAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N356 LAF 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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