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N526 AKR

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,003 mi
Last recorded67,003 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN526 AKR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 67,003 miles

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

all rear brake pipes under sealed

exaust bracket missing but still supported

fuel lines under sealed

underbody corroded but not holed

Pass 12 Oct 2011 62,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 62,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 56,661 miles

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

both front brake disc have started to show signs of wear

small crack in front number plate. unlikely to be misread

solid fuel pipes along o/s/r have started to corroad

Fail 9 Oct 2010 56,493 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front brake disc have started to show signs of wear

small crack in front number plate. unlikely to be misread

solid fuel pipes along o/s/r have started to corroad

Pass 19 Oct 2009 51,409 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 51,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

GENERAL LIGHT UNDERBODY CORROSION,

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 48,209 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

SOME OF THE METAL BRAKE PIPES HAVE BEEN COATED WITH GREASE MAKING INSPECTION DIFFICULT.

Pass 8 Oct 2007 43,106 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 39,893 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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N526 AKR is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N526 AKR, 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 N526 AKR registered?

N526 AKR is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 14 May 1996.

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