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N568 LGK

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,315 mi
Last recorded163,315 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN568 LGK
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 163,315 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)

oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2017 163,311 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2016 160,489 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2015 155,874 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 150,219 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r pumper is damaged.

Fail 1 Feb 2014 150,219 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r pumper is damaged.

Pass 5 Feb 2013 144,856 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front disc slight worn

rear brake pipes slight rusted

Fail 5 Feb 2013 144,856 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

front disc slight worn

rear brake pipes slight rusted

Pass 28 Jan 2012 140,391 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 135,145 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside 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 28 Jan 2010 129,345 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 129,345 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 124,724 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2009 124,724 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2008 121,757 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 117,939 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 113,220 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 113,220 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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N568 LGK is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 N568 LGK, 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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N568 LGK is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 14 March 1996.

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