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N320 BKJ

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,156 mi
Last recorded56,156 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN320 BKJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2008 56,156 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 47,189 miles

both rear tyres getting low

front to rear metal brake pipe statring to corrode

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroding

n/s/r seat belt webbing starting to fray

o/s/f chassis leg starting to corrode

transverse metal brake pipe on rear axle starting to corrode

Fail 15 Jan 2007

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 44,177 miles

Both front tyres on legal limit advise attention.

Both rear tyres close to wear indicators. † †

N/S wiper very poor, advise attention.

Rear fuel and brake pipes have surface corrosion.

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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N320 BKJ is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N320 BKJ, 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

How do I check the history of N320 BKJ?

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What year was N320 BKJ registered?

N320 BKJ is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N320 BKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N320 BKJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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