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N394 WTO

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,622 mi
Last recorded101,622 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN394 WTO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2009 101,622 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 101,622 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 96,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front inner wings corroded

both front shock absorbers corroded

engine oil level on minimum

front brake discs worn

handbrake travel high

n/s/f tyre worn on outer tread

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread depth, o/s/r 2-3mm

Fail 11 Oct 2008 96,793 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front inner wings corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front shock absorbers corroded

engine oil level on minimum

front brake discs worn

handbrake travel high

n/s/f tyre worn on outer tread

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread depth, o/s/r 2-3mm

Pass 22 Sep 2007 86,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pedal has travel - rear brake requires adjustment

Fail 21 Sep 2007 86,725 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 81,083 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 81,083 miles

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N394 WTO is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N394 WTO, 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 N394 WTO registered?

N394 WTO is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 5 January 1996.

Is N394 WTO safe to buy?

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