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54 JMJ

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,928 mi
Last recorded67,928 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration54 JMJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 67,928 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer! (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre wearing near to limit! (2018 tyre).

steel fuel lines corroded at rear!

Pass 25 Jul 2024 62,422 miles

offside rear tyre worn close to limit!

Fail 17 Jul 2024 62,324 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

offside rear tyre worn close to limit!

Pass 14 Jul 2023 56,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside front tyre worn near to limit!

offside rear tyre worn near to limit!

Pass 19 Jul 2022 51,007 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 51,007 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 44,909 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 39,539 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 33,579 miles

nearside front tyre worn very close to limit!

offside front tyre worn at edges and near to limit!

Fail 4 Jul 2019 33,579 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside front tyre worn very close to limit!

offside front tyre worn at edges and near to limit!

Pass 17 Jul 2018 27,031 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 21,223 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 21,223 miles

Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air fresheners (8.3.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 14,933 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 9,933 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 9,925 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 9,624 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 9,375 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 9,187 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 8,925 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 8,925 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2009 8,704 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 8,261 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 7,802 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 7,451 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?

Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,330
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
108,223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,457
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,446
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,368
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 22,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,882
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54 JMJ is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 84,460 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Vitara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 54 JMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 54 JMJ registered?

54 JMJ is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 15 August 1996.

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