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N452 XVV

1996 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,368 mi
Last recorded104,368 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN452 XVV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2011 104,368 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 101,083 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 97,127 miles

o/side headlamp minor damage,non standard roadwheels fitted.

Fail 6 Feb 2009 97,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp extinguishes when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

o/side headlamp minor damage,non standard roadwheels fitted.

Pass 10 May 2008 92,786 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 90,515 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 90,483 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 82,520 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 XVV is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N452 XVV, 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 N452 XVV registered?

N452 XVV is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 March 1996.

Is N452 XVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N452 XVV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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