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N115 OYL

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,877 mi
Last recorded108,877 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN115 OYL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 108,877 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

fiuel pipes corroded at rear of vehicle

front wheels and tyres different size to when mot carried out . Different size to rear

iner and outer sills corroded n/s and o/s

Fail 26 Feb 2015 108,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

fiuel pipes corroded at rear of vehicle

iner and outer sills corroded n/s and o/s

Pass 7 Mar 2014 98,308 miles

osf inner wing splits and corrosion

Fail 4 Mar 2014 98,297 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

osf inner wing splits and corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2013 85,413 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 80,054 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 78,782 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 78,769 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 76,911 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

offside front tyre worn outer edges

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 12 Mar 2009 74,833 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear lamp lens has slight damage

Fail 12 Mar 2009 74,832 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear lamp lens has slight damage

Pass 13 Mar 2008 71,680 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2008 71,680 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2007 68,406 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 64,671 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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N115 OYL is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Red 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 N115 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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N115 OYL is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 12 February 1996.

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The MOT history for N115 OYL 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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