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N422 VPC

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,453 mi
Last recorded54,453 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN422 VPC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 54,453 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 54,412 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 54,367 miles

handbrake performance on limit

Pass 13 Sep 2007 54,246 miles

both front chassis rails require attention soon

nearside washer jet requires attention soon

parking brake perfornce on limit (16%)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 49,185 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 49,185 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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N422 VPC is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N422 VPC, 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 N422 VPC registered?

N422 VPC is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N422 VPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N422 VPC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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