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M90 JLW

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,659 mi
Last recorded103,659 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM90 JLW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2010 103,659 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 103,659 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 97,253 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 90,418 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight end float in rear wheel bearings

surface corrosion to both front flexi hose metal sections

Fail 2 Oct 2007 90,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

corrosion to fuel lines

surface corrosion to both front flexi hose metal sections

Pass 27 Oct 2006 82,000 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 77,014 miles

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

vehicle presented for mot test with front to rear brakes pipes covered in grease

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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M90 JLW is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M90 JLW, 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 M90 JLW registered?

M90 JLW is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 15 February 1996.

Is M90 JLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M90 JLW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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