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N114 OUF

1996 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,769 mi
Last recorded120,769 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN114 OUF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 120,769 miles

Both outer sills covered

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (3.5.1g)

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

Front exhaust bracket broken

Front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Oil leak

Rear Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Tempory locking fuel cap fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2016 120,769 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both outer sills covered

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (3.5.1g)

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

Front exhaust bracket broken

Front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Oil leak

Rear Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Tempory locking fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2015 119,416 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2014 117,906 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Underbody showing signs of corrosion that may need attention very soon.

Vehicle has side skirts fitte that prevent some prescribed area inspection.

Fail 4 Feb 2014 117,906 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Underbody showing signs of corrosion that may need attention very soon.

Vehicle has side skirts fitte that prevent some prescribed area inspection.

Pass 6 Dec 2012 116,006 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2012 116,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2011 114,220 miles

Nearside front tyre tread low

Pass 12 Aug 2010 112,206 miles

Rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 12 Aug 2009 107,048 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 102,081 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 96,127 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 86,423 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 86,423 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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N114 OUF is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N114 OUF, 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 N114 OUF registered?

N114 OUF is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 March 1996.

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