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N525 JAH

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,976 mi
Last recorded124,976 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN525 JAH
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 124,976 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front grill loose

n/s and o/s/f tyres perishing

n/s and o/s/r tyres perishing

Pass 8 Nov 2014 123,595 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear brake pipe corroded

sill covers fitted cant check for corrosion

slight corrosion inner sills

Pass 7 Dec 2013 122,234 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2012 117,092 miles

Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s mirror temp repair

Pass 3 Aug 2011 109,289 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

heavy rust & corrosion in various places

oil leaks

Pass 2 Aug 2010 100,110 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 100,108 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 92,892 miles

chips in screen

fuel pipes rusty

nearside rear Tyre worn to the legal limit

rust patches

Fail 30 Jul 2009 92,889 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chips in screen

fuel pipes rusty

nearside rear Tyre worn to the legal limit

rust patches

Pass 4 Aug 2008 86,236 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 86,233 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front wishbone bushes corroded

n/s/front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

Pass 20 Jul 2007 73,383 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 73,381 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Jul 2007 73,360 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play detected offside front steering/suspension

Pass 12 Jun 2006 64,871 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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N525 JAH is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N525 JAH, 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 N525 JAH registered?

N525 JAH is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 2 February 1996.

Is N525 JAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N525 JAH shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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