1996 SUZUKI 1.4L Petrol

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by the most recent MOT pass in November 2024 at 31,016 miles where no defects were recorded. This result suggests that the car is currently maintained to a high operational standard. Following a single failure in August 2021, the vehicle has consistently passed tests without advisories, indicating that any previous issues were addressed and have not recurred since then. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a vehicle from 1996, averaging approximately 1,034 miles per year. The data shows significant periods of inactivity, most notably the 1,113-mile gap between April 2019 and August 2020, and the 175-mile interval over the three-year period between August 2021 and November 2024. While this low usage reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components, long intervals of standing often lead to the degradation of rubber-based parts, fluid contamination, and seized brake components. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and sills, as low-mileage older vehicles often suffer from corrosion that is not always captured in a standard test. Check the condition of the suspension bushes, tyrealls, and brake lines for cracking or perish caused by age rather than use. Given the intermittent usage, verify that the brake calipers are not binding and ensure the discs have not developed significant pitting from long periods of storage.