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N40 FUL

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,504 mi
Last recorded90,504 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN40 FUL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2016 90,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 96,314 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 92,207 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 88,153 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 84,999 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 80,815 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 80,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 76,331 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 76,331 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 71,901 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 56,615 miles

engine oil leaking

o/s rear hand bracke cable insecure

Pass 3 Dec 2007 60,943 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 52,081 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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N40 FUL is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N40 FUL, 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 N40 FUL registered?

N40 FUL is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N40 FUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N40 FUL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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