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N434 LWY

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,104 mi
Last recorded105,104 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN434 LWY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2008 105,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise corrosion around front body mounts

advise front floor pans corroded

advise front inner wings corroded

advise front wheel back plates corroded

advise rear shocks corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2008 105,104 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise corrosion around front body mounts

advise front floor pans corroded

advise front inner wings corroded

advise front wheel back plates corroded

advise rear shocks corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2007 99,454 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 99,454 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 95,186 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 90,475 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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N434 LWY is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N434 LWY, 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 N434 LWY registered?

N434 LWY is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 5 June 1996.

Is N434 LWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N434 LWY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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