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N433 VNV

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,573 mi
Last recorded135,573 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN433 VNV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2011 135,573 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 12,844 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 12,844 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 122,638 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

offside front & offside rear chassis starting to corrode

offside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 3 Feb 2009 122,638 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

offside front & offside rear chassis starting to corrode

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 10 Jan 2008 120,050 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2008 120,040 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 113,015 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 113,010 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 107,386 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 VNV is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VNV, 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 N433 VNV registered?

N433 VNV is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 22 May 1996.

Is N433 VNV safe to buy?

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