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J11 JXM

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,823 mi
Last recorded79,823 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 JXM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2008 79,823 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 79,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 65,283 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 65,283 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 59,365 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 50,454 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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J11 JXM is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J11 JXM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J11 JXM registered?

J11 JXM is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is J11 JXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J11 JXM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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