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J99 PWB

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,466 mi
Last recorded105,466 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 PWB
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 105,466 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 105,455 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 93,189 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2010 93,188 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 76,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 65,933 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 5 Dec 2008 65,933 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 52,871 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 47,416 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 47,416 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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J99 PWB is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J99 PWB, 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 J99 PWB registered?

J99 PWB is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is J99 PWB safe to buy?

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