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N533 SDN

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,384 mi
Last recorded106,384 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN533 SDN
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 106,384 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 105,961 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 105,051 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 104,121 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 102,032 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 98,793 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 98,793 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 94,135 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 85,215 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 85,215 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 79,838 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 76,221 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 76,059 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 73,763 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 73,703 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 13 Jun 2006 73,683 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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N533 SDN is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 N533 SDN, 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 N533 SDN registered?

N533 SDN is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N533 SDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N533 SDN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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