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N460 SJR

1996 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,742 mi
Last recorded86,742 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN460 SJR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2015 86,742 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

sill covers fitte

Pass 20 Aug 2014 81,981 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

inner sills rusty

outer sill covers fitted

rear wheel arches rusty

welded repairs to chassis floor and sills well undersealed

Pass 7 Aug 2013 77,828 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 77,828 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 74,023 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside headlamp glass cracked

offside front inner wing corroded just outside mot perscribed areas

plastic sill covers fitted

rear sections of exhaust in poor condition

Fail 10 Aug 2012 74,023 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside headlamp glass cracked

offside front inner wing corroded just outside mot perscribed areas

plastic sill covers fitted

rear sections of exhaust in poor condition

Pass 12 Aug 2011 70,226 miles

rear of exhaust rusty

Fail 10 Aug 2011 70,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear of exhaust rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2010 66,687 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

areas of surface corrosion to underside

clutch bites high

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall scuffed

offside seat belt perscribed area - sill section at door apature - corroded but not considered excessive . Sills covered with facory sill covers making full inspection not possible

Pass 5 Aug 2009 64,615 miles

all brake pipes rusty

o/s/f inner wing rusty

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 5 Aug 2008 59,948 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

nearside headlamp cracked

offside outer sill slightly corroded but not fully visable due to plastic sill cover.

rear tyre sidewalls perishing

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 31 Jul 2008 59,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

nearside headlamp cracked

offside outer sill slightly corroded but not fully visable due to plastic sill cover.

rear tyre sidewalls perishing

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 1 Aug 2007 53,128 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)

steel brake pipes rusty

Pass 26 Apr 2006 46,965 miles

brake pipes at rear corroded

chassis corroded but not to excess

offside front and nearside rear tyres perishing

plastic sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to floorpans and sills

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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N460 SJR is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N460 SJR, 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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What year was N460 SJR registered?

N460 SJR is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 6 April 1996.

Is N460 SJR safe to buy?

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