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N227 JWR

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,941 mi
Last recorded103,941 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN227 JWR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2014 103,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

limited slip diffs fitted front and rear

n/s rear lense cracked slight play in unit

no rear seats fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2014 103,941 miles

limited slip diffs fitted front and rear

n/s rear lense cracked slight play in unit

no rear seats fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2013 99,813 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 99,813 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 92,574 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 91,701 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2010 90,902 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 90,889 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 83,723 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 81,455 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 76,930 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 76,930 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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N227 JWR is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Blue 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 N227 JWR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N227 JWR registered?

N227 JWR is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 20 March 1996.

Is N227 JWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N227 JWR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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