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N490 BNA

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

137,701 mi
Last recorded137,701 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN490 BNA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2011 137,701 miles

fuel pipes corroded

osf rigid corroded

slight exhaust blow

Fail 2 Sep 2011 137,680 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

fuel pipes corroded

osf rigid corroded

slight exhaust blow

Pass 31 Aug 2010 135,392 miles

exhaust slight blow

front pads low

front to rear rigid brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2010 135,392 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

exhaust slight blow

front pads low

front to rear rigid brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2009 132,099 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2009 132,098 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2008 128,576 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 5 Feb 2007 126,043 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 126,043 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight cracks in all four tyre sidewalls.

Surface corrosion rear Fuel Pipes.

surface corrosion Offside Rear and Nearside Rear Chassis.

Pass 14 Feb 2006 122,411 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 122,406 miles

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

Both front tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Both rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish

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

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

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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N490 BNA is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N490 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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N490 BNA is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 14 May 1996.

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