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N49 DKE

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

89,980 mi
Last recorded89,980 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN49 DKE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 89,980 miles

all 4 wheel bearings have slight play

all brake pipes corroded

front brake pads wearing low

front offside and nearside track rod end has slight play

Fail 22 Jul 2016 89,980 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 wheel bearings have slight play

all brake pipes corroded

front brake pads wearing low

front offside and nearside track rod end has slight play

Pass 20 Jan 2015 84,780 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 82,007 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 78,072 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 74,359 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 69,852 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 64,634 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 60,102 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 55,853 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 51,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 46,433 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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N49 DKE is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 N49 DKE, 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 N49 DKE registered?

N49 DKE is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N49 DKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N49 DKE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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