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N247 XVJ

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,051 mi
Last recorded51,051 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN247 XVJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2020 51,051 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 14 May 2019 42,778 miles

All brake pipes greased at time of test

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 39,093 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2018 39,093 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 38,355 miles

Both inner sills corroded

Both outer sills have covers fitted

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Centre body mount (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 38,343 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both inner sills corroded

Both outer sills have covers fitted

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Centre body mount (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 38,043 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On edges of (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 36,625 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2014 35,329 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 34,035 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 32,738 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 31,238 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 29,834 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 28,800 miles

chip marks in front windscreen

Pass 28 Apr 2008 27,314 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2007 25,224 miles

Pass 25 Apr 2006 22,623 miles

Pass 26 Apr 2005 21,113 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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N247 XVJ is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N247 XVJ, 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 N247 XVJ registered?

N247 XVJ is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 May 1996.

Is N247 XVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N247 XVJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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