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C13 JMG

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,817 mi
Last recorded86,817 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 JMG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 86,817 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 86,817 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 86,638 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 16 Dec 2020 86,638 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 18 Dec 2019 86,283 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 85,804 miles

Advise both wiper blades.

Advise offside front wheel slightly tight to turn by hand.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Main fuel lines. ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 85,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 84,367 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 84,365 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 83,810 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 83,808 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 82,422 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 81,382 miles

Nearside & offside rear bumper bracket corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2013 81,375 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside & offside rear bumper bracket corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2012 76,390 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Apr 2012 76,390 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Apr 2011 73,313 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 69,613 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 64,535 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 63,469 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 60,132 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 60,132 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 55,183 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Mar 2006 55,139 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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C13 JMG is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C13 JMG, 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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C13 JMG is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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