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N249 XVJ

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,734 mi
Last recorded101,734 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN249 XVJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 101,734 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 99,010 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 95,373 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 92,627 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 88,397 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 83,972 miles

All tyres outer sidewalls are cracked/perished.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 82,070 miles

24% Brake Imbalance

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front Tyre perished

Fail 14 Jun 2011 82,066 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front Tyre perished

Pass 7 Jul 2010 80,331 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 80,251 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 75,821 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside and offside inner sills corroding

offside outer sill corroding

Pass 30 Jun 2008 71,124 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 67,302 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 64,233 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 64,233 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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N249 XVJ is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N249 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 N249 XVJ registered?

N249 XVJ is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 21 May 1996.

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