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N347 JRL

1996 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,397 mi
Last recorded102,397 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN347 JRL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2012 102,397 miles

All brake pipes cover in under seal and copper slip.

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 102,397 miles

All brake pipes cover in under seal and copper slip.

Pass 7 Dec 2011 101,603 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 96,260 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 90,579 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front to rear and both rear pipes across axle corroded

front reg plate cracked

sill inspection not possible due to covers

Pass 27 Oct 2009 90,579 miles

both front to rear and both rear pipes across axle corroded

front reg plate cracked

sill inspection not possible due to covers

Pass 22 Sep 2008 81,953 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 75,850 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 2 Oct 2006 70,850 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 66,764 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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N347 JRL is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N347 JRL, 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 N347 JRL registered?

N347 JRL is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 11 January 1996.

Is N347 JRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N347 JRL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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