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N569 REC

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

175,172 mi
Last recorded175,172 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN569 REC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2008 175,172 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 175,068 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 174,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2007 171,916 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 159,184 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 159,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

n/s rear wheel arch corroded

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 REC is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 REC, 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 N569 REC registered?

N569 REC is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 22 March 1996.

Is N569 REC safe to buy?

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