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N530 BNA

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

65,233 mi
Last recorded65,233 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN530 BNA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 65,233 miles

Undercarrage has a lot of underseal applied

Fail 20 Jul 2018

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sills and outer side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting And inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2016 60,246 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 55,717 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear inner sill has a hole caused by corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2014 53,758 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 52,600 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 51,092 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 49,061 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 46,491 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 44,592 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 41,525 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 37,255 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 32,581 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 BNA is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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.

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What year was N530 BNA registered?

N530 BNA is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 18 March 1996.

Is N530 BNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N530 BNA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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