MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,353 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
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))
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))
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))
Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Unknown?
Based on 11,032 MOT tests across 5,181 vehicles.
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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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