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N46 HVX

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,779 mi
Last recorded73,779 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN46 HVX
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 73,779 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 73,607 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier tie down with bungee strap (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside brake pipe and fuel corroded cover in oil a long chassis and by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

advisory check engine warning light on

advisory nearside front windscreen wash jet poor

advisory note some suspension components are corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2023 73,307 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear brake pipe and fuel line corroded cover in oil (1.1.11 (c))

advisory note check engine warning light on before 1/7/2003

advisory note elastic strap around battery and around brake pipe

Pass 28 Feb 2022 72,900 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded by fuel tank ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

advisory check engine warning light on

advisory some suspension components are corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2021 72,612 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 72,612 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 71,997 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 70,674 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 70,674 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 69,307 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on dashboard

steel brake pipes to rear becoming corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2017 68,020 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 66,038 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel pipes showing some corrsion

Fail 1 Mar 2016 66,038 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine misfire!!

fuel pipes showing some corrsion

Pass 25 Feb 2015 64,836 miles

front number plate becoming disfigured

fuel + brake pipes to rear becoming corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2014 63,154 miles

battery becoming insecure

steel brake pipes to rear becoming corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2013 61,795 miles

n/s bottom ball joint some movement

Pass 5 Mar 2012 60,698 miles

both wiper blades split on ends

cooling system leak, possible water pump

n/s bottom ball joint somee movement

Fail 5 Mar 2012 60,698 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

both wiper blades split on ends

cooling system leak, possible water pump

n/s bottom ball joint somee movement

Pass 10 Mar 2011 59,050 miles

o/s rear tyre side wall perishing

Pass 8 Mar 2010 54,787 miles

handbrake % just above min requirement may need some attention

Pass 9 Mar 2009 52,149 miles

o/s front door catch/lock worn

Fail 14 Mar 2008 49,287 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 49,287 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 47,942 miles

slight corrosion to n/s and o/s rear chassis

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes and fuel pipes

Fail 20 Mar 2006 46,555 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 46,555 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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N46 HVX is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N46 HVX, 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 N46 HVX registered?

N46 HVX is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 22 June 1996.

Is N46 HVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N46 HVX shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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