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N530 BKO

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,596 mi
Last recorded70,596 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN530 BKO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2011 70,596 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 70,596 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 69,471 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2009 66,807 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2009 66,807 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Oct 2008 64,369 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2008 64,369 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 62,553 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 58,776 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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N530 BKO is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N530 BKO, 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 N530 BKO registered?

N530 BKO is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N530 BKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N530 BKO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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