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N412 XTO

1996 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,237 mi
Last recorded102,237 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN412 XTO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 102,237 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Dec 2016 93,587 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 90,561 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 85,229 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 85,229 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 78,148 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 73,062 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 73,062 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 68,198 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 64,393 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

front wipers splitting still clears windscreen

Fail 29 Sep 2010 64,393 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front wipers splitting still clears windscreen

Pass 25 Sep 2009 59,849 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 59,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 33,272 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 51,738 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 49,267 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 75,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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N412 XTO is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N412 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N412 XTO registered?

N412 XTO is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 27 March 1996.

Is N412 XTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N412 XTO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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