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N504 HRO

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,351 mi
Last recorded130,351 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN504 HRO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2012 130,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 5 May 2011 115,728 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE STARTING TO CRACK - FROST DAMAGE 215-65-R16

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD LOW AND STARTING TO CRACK - FROST DAMAGE 215-65-R16

Pass 27 Apr 2010 114,134 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 114,131 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 110,687 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 110,687 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 106,915 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 102,442 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 97,879 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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N504 HRO is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N504 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.

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What year was N504 HRO registered?

N504 HRO is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 25 March 1996.

Is N504 HRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N504 HRO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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