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N470 HRO

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,562 mi
Last recorded131,562 miles
Recorded on29 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN470 HRO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2008 131,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2007 126,028 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 126,028 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Both front antiroll bar link bushes cracking/perishing.

Both front brake disc backplates badly corroded.

Both rear shock absorber shrouds corroded.

Hole in offside headlamp (not affecting beam image).

Long handbrake travel.

Pass 11 May 2006 123,157 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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N470 HRO is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N470 HRO, 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 N470 HRO registered?

N470 HRO is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 14 May 1996.

Is N470 HRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N470 HRO shows 4 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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