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N569 DPU

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,902 mi
Last recorded69,902 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN569 DPU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2010 69,902 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 126,751 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 2 Jan 2009 128,707 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 123,574 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 117,555 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 117,921 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

high imbalance on rear service and parking brake †42% /48%

Pass 26 Jan 2006 111,255 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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N569 DPU is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N569 DPU, 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 N569 DPU registered?

N569 DPU is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 20 March 1996.

Is N569 DPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N569 DPU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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