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N426 BKJ

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,267 mi
Last recorded126,267 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN426 BKJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2011 126,267 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

slight exhaust leak

Fail 11 Jan 2011 126,259 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery insecure

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear wheel arches corroded

front brake pads part worn

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Jan 2010 120,911 miles

surface corrosion around n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 21 Oct 2008 114,719 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 108,623 miles

corrosion area of battery tray.

Fail 19 Oct 2006 103,886 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front brake flexi hoses cracked

both front tyres worn down to 2mm

compensator to flexi metal brake pipe corroded

off side front brake pipe corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2006 103,886 miles

both front brake flexi hoses cracked

both front tyres worn down to 2mm

compensator to flexi metal brake pipe corroded

off side front brake pipe corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2005 98,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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N426 BKJ is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N426 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 N426 BKJ registered?

N426 BKJ is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 17 January 1996.

Is N426 BKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N426 BKJ shows 8 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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