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N529 BNA

1996 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,031 mi
Last recorded120,031 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN529 BNA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 120,031 miles

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

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

front and rear chassis members corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2010 114,690 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2010 114,690 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 109,872 miles

corrosion of outer sills !! unable to check due to covers on sills

o/s/r tyre perished/getting low on edges of tread

rear wiper rubber worn out/washers no water to rear screen

Fail 31 Dec 2009 109,872 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion of outer sills !! unable to check due to covers on sills

o/s/r tyre perished/getting low on edges of tread

rear wiper rubber worn out/washers no water to rear screen

Pass 29 Dec 2008 105,645 miles

rear seats not fitted at time of test

wipers smearing (borderline pass)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 99,088 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 96,520 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 96,520 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 92,376 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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N529 BNA is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in White 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 N529 BNA, 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 N529 BNA registered?

N529 BNA is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 22 March 1996.

Is N529 BNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N529 BNA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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