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N144 KGJ

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,181 mi
Last recorded102,181 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN144 KGJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2011 102,181 miles

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Fail 31 Jan 2011 102,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

battery tray corroding

chips to windscreen

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

front brake backing plates corroded

handbrake travel

plastic outer cover sills fitted

windscreen washers weak

Pass 1 Feb 2010 98,766 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 98,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 96,205 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/f disc worn unevenly

Fail 11 Aug 2007 96,182 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hand brake travel

Pass 29 Jul 2006 90,108 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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N144 KGJ is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N144 KGJ, 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 N144 KGJ registered?

N144 KGJ is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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