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N505 HRO

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,848 mi
Last recorded93,848 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN505 HRO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 93,848 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 93,798 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

battery leaking

Pass 5 Aug 2011 91,002 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 89,642 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 88,028 miles

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

front no plate deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2007 88,025 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 87,768 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 87,768 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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N505 HRO is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N505 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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How do I check the history of N505 HRO?

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What year was N505 HRO registered?

N505 HRO is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 19 February 1996.

Is N505 HRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N505 HRO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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