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N48 JFR

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,014 mi
Last recorded97,014 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN48 JFR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 97,014 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 97,014 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 92,160 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 92,160 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 87,131 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 83,925 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 77,743 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 71,493 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 67,046 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 64,529 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 61,958 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 55,450 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 48,877 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 44,415 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 40,971 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 38,186 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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N48 JFR is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N48 JFR, 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 N48 JFR registered?

N48 JFR is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 18 March 1996.

Is N48 JFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N48 JFR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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