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N322 BKJ

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,499 mi
Last recorded123,499 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN322 BKJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2023 123,499 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded cooler loop (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 123,476 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 123,468 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 123,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 123,324 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 123,272 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2018 123,069 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 122,165 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 118,878 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 118,878 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 115,031 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 111,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 108,362 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 103,765 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 99,073 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 95,800 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 92,372 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 87,824 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 81,718 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 77,054 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2005 72,339 miles

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

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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N322 BKJ is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N322 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.

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N322 BKJ is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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