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N396 XVM

1996 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,300 mi
Last recorded109,300 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN396 XVM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2007 109,300 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 104,204 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 104,157 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 99,123 miles

METAL FUEL PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

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

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 XVM is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in White 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 N396 XVM, 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 XVM registered?

N396 XVM is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 2 May 1996.

Is N396 XVM safe to buy?

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