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N524 BOA

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

169,531 mi
Last recorded169,531 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2015
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN524 BOA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2015 169,531 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

o/side inner sill corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2015 169,531 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

fuel pipes corroded

o/side inner sill corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 161,828 miles

front pads low

rear tyres 2mm

Fail 12 Jan 2015 161,828 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front pads low

rear tyres 2mm

Pass 4 Mar 2014 155,305 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

slight corrosion to o/s/f sill

Fail 3 Mar 2014 155,295 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

slight corrosion to o/s/f sill

Pass 12 Mar 2013 149,923 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 142,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 142,239 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 138,039 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 130,567 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 130,567 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 125,586 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 125,586 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 125,105 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 120,916 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 120,910 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 110,844 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 105,824 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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N524 BOA is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N524 BOA, 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 N524 BOA registered?

N524 BOA is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 May 1996.

Is N524 BOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N524 BOA shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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