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N128 JPW

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,480 mi
Last recorded114,480 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN128 JPW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 114,480 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 107,848 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 107,848 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 98,118 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Fail 11 Nov 2011 98,016 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 24 Nov 2010 94,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 90,309 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front and both rear tyres perishing

offside running board / side step corroded and becoming insecure

Fail 26 Nov 2009 90,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front and both rear tyres perishing

offside running board / side step corroded and becoming insecure

Pass 24 Nov 2008 88,125 miles

both front flexi's perished...flexi pipes under bon net perished...metal fuel pipes corroding...o/s/f metal brake pipe corroding...o/s/f tyre low on inner edge...o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Nov 2007 85,100 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 85,096 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 82,375 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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N128 JPW is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N128 JPW, 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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N128 JPW is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 17 April 1996.

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