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N452 XNV

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,431 mi
Last recorded102,431 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2006
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN452 XNV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2006 102,431 miles

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

near-side and off-side outer sills corroded and holed but not within prescribed area

Fail 19 Jun 2006 102,370 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

near-side and off-side body sills corroded to excess but not within prescribed area

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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N452 XNV is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N452 XNV, 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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What year was N452 XNV registered?

N452 XNV is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 27 March 1996.

Is N452 XNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N452 XNV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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