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N466 BKJ

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

126,254 mi
Last recorded126,254 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN466 BKJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 126,254 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 126,254 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 124,353 miles

all front to rear pipes coated with grease

Fail 17 Feb 2020 124,353 miles

all front to rear pipes coated with grease

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 121,154 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to Rear ()

Fail 18 Feb 2019 121,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to Rear ()

Pass 6 Feb 2018 117,590 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 114,406 miles

Offside Headlight Lens damaged

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 114,406 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlight Lens damaged

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 111,023 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 111,023 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 107,409 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 104,430 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 102,238 miles

Front seatbelts slow to return

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Some corrosion to N/S rear sill

Some movement on front seatbelt anchors

Fail 7 Feb 2013 102,238 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake pads worn to limit

Front seatbelts slow to return

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Some corrosion to N/S rear sill

Some movement on front seatbelt anchors

Pass 26 Jan 2012 100,939 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)

Tyres slight cracking on sidewalls

Pass 2 Feb 2011 98,636 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 94,862 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 6 Feb 2009 91,025 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 86,544 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2008 86,543 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 78,097 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 68,448 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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N466 BKJ is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 N466 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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What year was N466 BKJ registered?

N466 BKJ is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 12 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N466 BKJ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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