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N529 TAV

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

102,892 mi
Last recorded102,892 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN529 TAV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2010 102,892 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

slight deterioration on steering column rubber coupling

Fail 22 Nov 2010 102,892 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

slight deterioration on steering column rubber coupling

Pass 7 Dec 2009 98,859 miles

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

offside rear tyre sidewall cut close to cords

Fail 16 Nov 2009 98,622 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged not cut to cords

Pass 29 Nov 2008 93,907 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 93,831 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 Dec 2007 89,953 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

fuel pipes rusting

n/s/f shocs top mts worne

Pass 1 Dec 2007 89,953 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

fuel pipes rusting

n/s/f shocs top mts worne

Pass 9 Dec 2006 84,462 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 TAV is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N529 TAV, 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 N529 TAV registered?

N529 TAV is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 June 1996.

Is N529 TAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N529 TAV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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