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N408 XTO

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,814 mi
Last recorded74,814 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN408 XTO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 74,814 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 68,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 65,128 miles

nearside and offside anti roll bar end links slight wear

Pass 26 Sep 2009 60,745 miles

nearside and offside front anti roll bar end links slight play

water pump leaking

Pass 13 Sep 2008 55,444 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 55,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 50,789 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 45,378 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 45,378 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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N408 XTO is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N408 XTO, 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 N408 XTO registered?

N408 XTO is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N408 XTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N408 XTO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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