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N39 FWB

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,830 mi
Last recorded75,830 miles
Recorded on28 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN39 FWB
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2010 75,830 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise both inner sills very thin

advise general corrosion

Fail 30 Apr 2010 75,824 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise all metal brake pipes corroded

advise both rear wheel arches corroded

advise brake balance on limit [front]

advise general corrosion

advise o/s/f brake disc inner face corroded

advise o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

advise rear number plate lights slightly dim

Pass 1 May 2009 71,063 miles

2 child seats fitted

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

middle exhaust bracket deteriorated

offside rear wheel arch corrision

Fail 1 May 2009 71,063 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

2 child seats fitted

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

middle exhaust bracket deteriorated

offside rear wheel arch corrision

Pass 26 Mar 2008 62,868 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 62,868 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 58,236 miles

N/S/R TYRE PERISHED

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Mar 2007 583,236 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise both rear and both front to rear brake pipes not fully tested due to coating of copper grease. how ever suspect that these pipes are badly corroded and advise replacement of these pipes.

near side rear tyre perished.

Fail 8 May 2006 53,373 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2006 53,373 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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N39 FWB is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N39 FWB, 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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N39 FWB is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 5 June 1996.

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