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N433 BNH

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,510 mi
Last recorded72,510 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN433 BNH
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 72,510 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear [both] (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded inc. fuel filter ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front floor corroded & outrigger

Nearside Front inner wing & bumper support's corroded

Nearside windscreen washer poor

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Front inner wing & bumper support's corroded

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion around front & rear body mounting's

welding repair's covered in under seal

Fail 26 Jan 2026 72,503 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold/front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced end of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear [both] (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all inc. fuel filter ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front floor & out rigger corrosion

Nearside Front inner wing & bumper support corrosion

Offside Front inner sill at front corrosion

Offside Front inner wing & bumper support corrosion

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion around front & rear body mounting's

Pass 29 Jan 2025 72,038 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear [both] (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around body mounting's (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all & fuel filter ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor & outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing & bumper support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing[border line] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing & bumper support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached & some missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front exhaust section in poor condition

Pass 1 Feb 2024 71,336 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear [both] (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around body mounting's (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing & bumper support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor & out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing & bumper support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside door mirror casing damaged

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached excess corrosion & missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust front pipe in very poor condition

fuel pipe's corroded[all]

Fail 31 Jan 2024 71,335 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from limiter to flexi [pitted] (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear [both] (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around body mounting's (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both in very poor condition ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing & bumper support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor & out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing & bumper support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside door mirror casing damaged

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached excess corrosion & missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake pedal travel

exhaust front pipe in very poor condition

Pass 1 Feb 2023 70,181 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear [both] (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective & front pipe in very poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front bumper mounting's corroded

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside door mirror casing damaged

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from limiter & n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear bumper support's excess corrosion

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

fuel pipe's badly corroded

parking brake lever travel

Pass 4 Feb 2022 68,676 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe's from limiter & n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded border line ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing & support panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing & support panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside door mirror casing damaged

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear bumper support's excess corrosion

parking brake lever travel

Fail 24 Nov 2021 68,652 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe's from limiter & n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear [both] (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded border line ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing & support panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing & support panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside door mirror casing damaged

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear bumper support's excess corrosion

parking brake lever travel

Pass 23 Nov 2020 67,137 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Coil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front inner wing excess corrosion

Offside door mirror casing damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel pipe's badly crroded

o/s/f & n/s/f inner wing's corroded by body mounting's

parking brake lever travel

rear bumper support panel's excess corrosion

Fail 23 Nov 2020 67,137 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Coil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front inner wing excess corrosion

Offside door mirror casing damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel pipe's badly crroded

o/s/f & n/s/f inner wing's corroded by body mounting's

parking brake lever travel

rear bumper support panel's excess corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2019 65,932 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded badly ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front door mirror casing broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake travel

rear bumper support corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2019 65,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor [around body mounting] (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision wing (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded badly corroded ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front brake binding

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear bumper support excess corrosion

Offside door mirror casing broken

parking brake travel

Fail 29 Oct 2019 65,883 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill section corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill section corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion in some areas (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded from tank attachment to front ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 64,451 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s/rearmost sections of inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded front and rear (4) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

front section of exhaust mounts are corroded

rear section metal fuel pipes and there ferrules are corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2017 62,495 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Various (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Corrosion to suspension components

Front Both tyres worn unevenly

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on the inner edge

Rear Both tyres perished

Pass 25 Oct 2016 60,723 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Surface corrosion to suspension and steering components

Pass 29 Oct 2015 58,648 miles

Both rear tyres unevenly worn

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Various (3.6.B.4e)

Rusted steering and suspension components

Pass 4 Nov 2014 57,113 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread low

offside and nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2013 55,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system in poor condition

nearside rear tyre low on tread + worn inner egde

slight surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 23 Oct 2012 54,820 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear tyres unevenly worn.

front & rear tyre wear low.

Pass 27 Oct 2011 53,936 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 52,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

surface corrosion various brake pipes

Pass 23 Oct 2009 51,437 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 49,895 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 48,160 miles

Oil leak

surface rust on various metal brake pipes

Pass 19 Oct 2006 46,412 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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N433 BNH is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 N433 BNH, 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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N433 BNH is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 7 June 1996.

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