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N398 XVM

1996 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,425 mi
Last recorded79,425 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN398 XVM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2008 79,425 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 74,947 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 74,908 miles

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

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 72,037 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 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 75%.

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 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 N398 XVM registered?

N398 XVM is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 7 February 1996.

Is N398 XVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N398 XVM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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