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N15 TOT

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,977 mi
Last recorded94,977 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN15 TOT
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2010 94,977 miles

brake pipes and fuel pipes corroded

o/s and n/s inner and outer sill panels corroded

wear in front bottom ball joints

Fail 18 Jan 2010 94,867 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake pipes and fuel pipes corroded

o/s and n/s inner and outer sill panels corroded

wear in front bottom ball joints

Pass 16 Jan 2009 89,140 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2008 82,162 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 73,392 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 67,827 miles

still slight imbalance on front brakes.

Fail 21 Feb 2006 67,666 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/r bumper insecure

Fail 29 Oct 2005 66,257 miles

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

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

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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N15 TOT is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N15 TOT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N15 TOT registered?

N15 TOT is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N15 TOT safe to buy?

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