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N414 NCK

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,454 mi
Last recorded99,454 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN414 NCK
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 99,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 May 2015 99,436 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 98,080 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 92,961 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 91,141 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 91,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 89,992 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 88,005 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 88,004 miles

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

O/S STEP = FRONT MTING BKT CORRODED

Pass 18 Jun 2009 86,526 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 84,052 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 84,052 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 81,350 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 78,699 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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N414 NCK is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N414 NCK, 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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N414 NCK is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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