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N478 BNA

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

58,268 mi
Last recorded58,268 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN478 BNA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2013 58,268 miles

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

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 58,268 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 56,739 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 54,862 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 54,135 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 54,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 52,863 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 51,891 miles

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

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

osf nsf tyres starting to perish

Fail 16 Jun 2008 51,890 miles

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

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

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

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

osf nsf tyres starting to perish

Pass 30 May 2007 47,622 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 45,374 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 41,440 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2005 41,435 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

both front flexible brake hoses are perished

fuel pipes above fuel tank are badly corroded

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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N478 BNA is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N478 BNA, 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 N478 BNA registered?

N478 BNA is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 5 March 1996.

Is N478 BNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N478 BNA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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