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N248 TJT

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,997 mi
Last recorded112,997 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN248 TJT
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2012 112,997 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front exhaust minor leak of exhaust gases

nearside and offside inner sills slight corrosion

Fail 19 Mar 2012 112,992 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust mounting missing

front crossmember corroded outside of prescribed area

front exhaust minor leak of exhaust gases

nearside and offside inner sills slight corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2011 104,118 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 98,080 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 98,080 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 85,713 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 80,596 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 75,494 miles

both front jacking points heavily corroded

furl pipes heavily corroded

parking brake travel high

spare tyre outer sidewall cords/ply of tyre exposed

Fail 7 Mar 2007 75,493 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front jacking points have heavy surface corrosion

fuel pipes have heavy surface corrosion

offside rear tyre has cuts to outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords / ply

parking brake travel high

Pass 24 Feb 2006 70,402 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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N248 TJT is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N248 TJT, 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 N248 TJT registered?

N248 TJT is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 March 1996.

Is N248 TJT safe to buy?

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