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N299 JRE

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,789 mi
Last recorded67,789 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN299 JRE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2008 67,789 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 67,785 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 64,960 miles

rust & corrosion in various places

child seats fitted

fuel pipes,fuel filter & unions corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2007 64,958 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

child seats fitted

fuel pipes,fuel filter & unions corroded

rust & corrosion in various places

Pass 6 Dec 2006 63,112 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front to rear fuel lines and fuel filter heavily corroded

Offside and nearside front chassis corroded

Offside rear tyre tread depth low

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall severly cracked and perrished,no cords exposed at time of test.

Fail 2 Dec 2006 63,112 miles

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Both front seat belts twisted

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion to offside and nearside front chassis

Front to rear fuel lines and fuel filter heavily corroded

Offside rear tyre tread depth low

Offside rear tyre inner side wall very badly split and perrished.No cords exposed at time of test

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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N299 JRE is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N299 JRE, 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 N299 JRE registered?

N299 JRE is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 March 1996.

Is N299 JRE safe to buy?

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