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N16 CJX

1999 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,761 mi
Last recorded85,761 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Vitara64,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN16 CJX
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 May 2026 85,761 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both rear next to top of coil spring (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear rigid brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear rear bumper caps missing

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front cracking all the way around tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

Pass 16 May 2025 81,971 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear very rusty and corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes very rusty and corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded very corroded ()

front and rear suspension / brake components very rusty and corroded

rear bumper end caps missing

Fail 15 May 2025 81,971 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear very rusty and corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes very rusty and corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded very corroded ()

front and rear suspension / brake components very rusty and corroded

rear bumper end caps missing

Pass 30 May 2024 80,112 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3x rear pipes corroded NSR / OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

bumper end caps missing

front and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

Fail 20 May 2024 80,112 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3x rear pipes corroded NSR / OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

bumper end caps missing

front and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

Pass 15 May 2023 79,333 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exaust bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

bumper end caps missing rear bumper

Fail 12 May 2023 79,333 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exaust bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

bumper end caps missing rear bumper

Pass 26 Apr 2022 75,113 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 67,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2020 66,275 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 64,350 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 62,412 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 60,278 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 57,596 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 55,641 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 52,047 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 4,787 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 45,070 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 45,070 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 41,600 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 37,602 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 32,118 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 32,118 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 27,388 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 23,950 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 21,607 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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N16 CJX is a 1999 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 64,844 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 N16 CJX, 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 27 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N16 CJX registered?

N16 CJX is a 1999 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 22 February 1999.

Is N16 CJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N16 CJX shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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