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N106 OYL

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

117,329 mi
Last recorded117,329 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN106 OYL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 117,329 miles

Both front to rear steel brake pipes close to excessivly corroded

Center exhaust exhaust leaking

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside rear Passenger seat missing at time of test

Offside & nearside rear floors heavly corroded

Oil leak

Rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Slight free play at steering wheel

Slight movment in drivers seat back

Fail 25 Oct 2013 117,102 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front to rear steel brake pipes close to excessivly corroded

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside rear Passenger seat missing at time of test

Offside & nearside rear floors heavly corroded

Oil leak

Rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Slight free play at steering wheel

Slight movment in drivers seat back

Pass 8 Nov 2012 110,978 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

foremost body mounting areas corroded

front brake pads close to excessively worn

front propshaft rear uj worn

front roadwheels stiff to rotate by hand

front to rear steel brake pipe close to excessively corroded

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front lower wishbone front inner bush worn

nearside rear seat & seat belt have been removed

rear floor corroded above rear springs close to seatbelt anchorage prescribed area

rear of offside rear inner wheel arch excessively corroded very close to seatbelt anchorage prescribed area

slight play at steering box sector shaft

slight play in steering column lower coupling

Fail 26 Oct 2012 110,768 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

foremost body mounting areas corroded

front brake pads close to excessively worn

front propshaft rear uj worn

front roadwheels stiff to rotate by hand

front to rear steel brake pipe close to excessively corroded

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front lower wishbone front inner bush worn

rear floor corroded above rear springs close to seatbelt anchorage prescribed area

rear of offside rear inner wheel arch excessively corroded very close to seatbelt anchorage prescribed area

slight play at steering box sector shaft

slight play in steering column lower coupling

Pass 17 Oct 2011 103,458 miles

See Advisory 659453381215

Fail 10 Oct 2011 103,273 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

plastic sill cover fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2010 98,289 miles

brake operation noisey

Fail 5 Oct 2010 98,268 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 98,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2009 98,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 93,955 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 95,955 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 91,834 miles

brake flexi hoses perished

frontr brake discs worn

Fail 8 Nov 2007 91,834 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake flexi hoses perished

frontr brake discs worn

Pass 19 Oct 2006 84,328 miles

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

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

Lower Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 78,350 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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N106 OYL is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 N106 OYL, 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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N106 OYL is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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