1996 Suzuki Vitara 1.6L Petrol · P46 LPU
1996 Suzuki Vitara (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13/11/1996. Recorded mileage 72,859 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI VITARA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/10/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,859 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1590cc
P46 LPU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/10/2023
- 72,859 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P46 LPU Mileage History
- 26/11/202172,410 mi
- 20/09/202372,807 mi+397 mi
- 04/10/202372,859 mi+52 mi
Average of roughly 242 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
P46 LPU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Suzuki Vitara (P46 LPU) between November 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (10 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached removed (6.1.7 (a) (ii))”; “Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission axle front axle snapped (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)”.
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