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N461 LKX

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

79,617 mi
Last recorded79,617 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN461 LKX
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 79,617 miles

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

UNDER BODY SURFACE RUST

Fail 27 Jan 2018 79,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

UNDER BODY SURFACE RUST

Pass 7 Jan 2016 79,180 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 78,775 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 78,525 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 78,080 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 77,899 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 77,527 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 76,626 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 75,118 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 73,552 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 72,105 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 70,754 miles

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

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

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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N461 LKX is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 N461 LKX, 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 N461 LKX registered?

N461 LKX is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 26 January 1996.

Is N461 LKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N461 LKX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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