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N452 YEO

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,031 mi
Last recorded79,031 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN452 YEO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2012 79,031 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 71,012 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2011 71,012 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2010 64,759 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 64,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R brake pipe corroded (could not confirm)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 62,927 miles

N/S/F flexi-hose corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front to rear and O/S/F brake pipe corroded (could not confirm)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 61,438 miles

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

N/S/F flexi-hose corroded

O/S/F and O/S/R brake pipe corroded (could not confirm)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 59,551 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 59,551 miles

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

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

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

O/S/R and front to rear brake pipe corroded (could not confirm)

Rear and N/S/F flexi-hose corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2006 56,790 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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N452 YEO is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YEO, 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 YEO registered?

N452 YEO is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N452 YEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N452 YEO shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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