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N163 JLT

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,380 mi
Last recorded70,380 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN163 JLT
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 70,380 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Clutch slipping badly

Fail 20 Sep 2021 70,380 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Clutch slipping badly

Pass 25 Nov 2019 68,980 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 68,980 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 68,525 miles

Both head light beam images are deteriorated

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 68,137 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre perished

Pass 20 Nov 2015 66,578 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 66,578 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 66,575 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 60,889 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 60,889 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 57,245 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine leaking oil

Pass 28 Nov 2011 52,489 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 52,486 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 47,408 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 43,063 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 39,648 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 36,392 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 75,920 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 30,820 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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N163 JLT is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N163 JLT, 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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N163 JLT is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 5 June 1996.

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