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N323 BKJ

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,850 mi
Last recorded106,850 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN323 BKJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 106,850 miles

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

both rear outer sills corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2013 106,848 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both rear outer sills corroded

brake fluid slightly low

Pass 22 Nov 2012 103,021 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 97,999 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 97,999 miles

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

Offside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 93,226 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wipers deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2010 91,708 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 88,284 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 88,284 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 85,323 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 81,538 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 76,223 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 76,223 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N323 BKJ is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N323 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

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What year was N323 BKJ registered?

N323 BKJ is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 16 February 1996.

Is N323 BKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N323 BKJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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