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N196 GCR

1996 Suzuki Unknown

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

21,353 mi
Last recorded21,353 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Unknown14,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN196 GCR
MakeSuzuki
ModelUnknown
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 21,353 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 19,721 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 19,721 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 18,070 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 16,423 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 14,683 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2021 14,675 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 12,850 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2020 12,838 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 12,516 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 11,872 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 11,872 miles

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 10,180 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 10,180 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Unknown?

Based on 11,032 MOT tests across 5,181 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
283
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
5,181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 32
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 30
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 29
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N196 GCR is a 1996 Suzuki Unknown in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 14,391 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 Unknown fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N196 GCR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 30 years old, this Suzuki Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N196 GCR registered?

N196 GCR is a 1996 Suzuki Unknown, first registered on 16 April 1996.

Is N196 GCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N196 GCR shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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