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N427 PTX

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,530 mi
Last recorded120,530 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN427 PTX
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2011 120,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 118,526 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 111,239 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 102,181 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 102,156 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 95,017 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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N427 PTX is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc 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 N427 PTX, 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 N427 PTX registered?

N427 PTX is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N427 PTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N427 PTX 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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