1996 Suzuki Vitara 1.6L Petrol · P36 RJD
1996 Suzuki Vitara (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1996. Recorded mileage 140,207 miles. MOT valid until 31/03/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI VITARA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,207 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1590cc
P36 RJD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 140,207 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P36 RJD Mileage History
- 10/03/2023135,081 mi
- 05/03/2024137,902 mi+2,821 mi
- 11/03/2024137,902 mi
- 22/03/2025139,700 mi+1,798 mi
- 02/04/2026140,207 mi+507 mi
Average of roughly 1,673 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P36 RJD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Suzuki Vitara (P36 RJD) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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