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N520 EUY

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

233,663 mi
Last recorded233,663 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN520 EUY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2011 233,663 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 224,593 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 224,593 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 208,384 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 208,384 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 193,285 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 176,224 miles

Oil leak

o/s inner sill holed and corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2006 158,786 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2005 141,639 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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N520 EUY is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N520 EUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N520 EUY registered?

N520 EUY is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N520 EUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N520 EUY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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