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P296 YEU

1996 Suzuki Marauder

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,179 mi
Last recorded30,179 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP296 YEU
MakeSuzuki
ModelMarauder
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 30,179 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel hose slightly loose Fuel tap (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wiring fouling rear tyre

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 30,173 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel hose slightly loose Fuel tap (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wiring fouling rear tyre

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 29,890 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 29,301 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 28,963 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 28,681 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 27,936 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 27,936 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 27,060 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 27,054 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Marauder?

Based on 1,224 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
639
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 13
Drive chain excessively loose 13
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P296 YEU is a 1996 Suzuki Marauder in Red with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Suzuki Marauder fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P296 YEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Marauder typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 30 years old, this Suzuki Marauder is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P296 YEU registered?

P296 YEU is a 1996 Suzuki Marauder, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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