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N396 LYG

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,199 mi
Last recorded119,199 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2006
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN396 LYG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2006 119,199 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre 3mm

Fail 13 Nov 2006 119,199 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

n/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 14 Nov 2005 107,476 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 107,375 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n\s\r tyre down to 1.6mm

o\s\f brake pipe starting to pit

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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N396 LYG is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,998cc 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 N396 LYG, 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 N396 LYG registered?

N396 LYG is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 May 1996.

Is N396 LYG safe to buy?

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