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N526 EUY

1996 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

72,997 mi
Last recorded72,997 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN526 EUY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 72,997 miles

A little corrosion starting here and there in chassis

Brake hose ferrules corroded

Front strut casings a little corroded

Front suspension arms corroded

Nearside front trye cracking in tread

Fail 1 Oct 2013 72,983 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

A little corrosion starting here and there in chassis

Brake hose ferrules corroded

Front strut casings a little corroded

Front suspension arms corroded

Nearside front trye cracking in tread

Pass 21 Aug 2012 70,951 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 70,951 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 68,003 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 67,988 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2010 63,996 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2009 57,767 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 57,721 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 45,442 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 41,035 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2007 41,016 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2005 40,983 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

front suspension corroded

fuel pipes corroded

vehicle very rusty and corroded in many places on underside

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 EUY is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 N526 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.

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What year was N526 EUY registered?

N526 EUY is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N526 EUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N526 EUY shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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