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N458 XVV

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,094 mi
Last recorded82,094 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN458 XVV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2010 82,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 73,039 miles

rusting of nearside /offside rear wheelarches but covered by door trims when closed

Pass 29 Mar 2007 70,804 miles

n/s + o/s inner sills corroded

n/s front + rear tyres cracking

o/s/f cv boot cracking

Fail 29 Mar 2007 70,804 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s + o/s inner sills corroded

n/s front + rear tyres cracking

o/s/f cv boot cracking

Pass 6 Apr 2006 68,116 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 68,116 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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N458 XVV is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,998cc 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 N458 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.

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What year was N458 XVV registered?

N458 XVV is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 March 1996.

Is N458 XVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N458 XVV 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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