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N494 CBG

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,685 mi
Last recorded121,685 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN494 CBG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2009 121,685 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

rear will arches corroded and will need some repair in future

underbody corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2008 116,518 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 116,516 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

brake pipes corroded

corrosion to sills,floors,chassis,inner wheel arches and front and back panels

fuel tank carrier corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2007 114,726 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 110,886 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 104,689 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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N494 CBG is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N494 CBG, 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 N494 CBG registered?

N494 CBG is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 21 February 1996.

Is N494 CBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N494 CBG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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