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N398 WAW

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,942 mi
Last recorded118,942 miles
Recorded on5 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN398 WAW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 5 May 2010 118,942 miles

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front inner c.v boot split

offside rear seat slightly insecure

Pass 5 May 2009 111,422 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 106,796 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 10,059 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 89,861 miles

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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N398 WAW is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N398 WAW, 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 N398 WAW registered?

N398 WAW is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 11 March 1996.

Is N398 WAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N398 WAW shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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