MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,927 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm area(Marked). (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm area(Marked). (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Advise to make repairs to floor of body and bumper mounts.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Before tailpipe. (6.1.2 (a))
Extensive underbody corrosion to steering,suspension and braking componants and body.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm approx. Advise to change. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Slight power steering fluid leak(Pipes into pump). (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside A-Pillar corroded at bonnet line.
Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Frontmost mount. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Frontmost mount. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexy. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rearmost body mount. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Various components and areas corroded quite badly, but not excessive
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by brake light (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Various components and areas corroded quite badly, but not excessive
front brake pads wearing thin
nearside front body mounting in an advanced state of corrosion but still secure
offside front body mounting in an advanced state of corrosion but still secure
offside rear body mounting corroded
rear suspension assembly very corroded
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 Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
front brake pads wearing thin
nearside front body mounting in an advanced state of corrosion but still secure
offside front body mounting in an advanced state of corrosion but still secure
offside rear body mounting corroded
rear suspension assembly very corroded
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
rear coil springs corroded
several body sections underneath vehicle badly corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front inner sill
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear tyres cracking
oil leak
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front inner sill
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear tyres cracking
oil leak
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
N/S front inner sill corroded
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
N/S front inner sill corroded
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
nsf inner sill corroded and holed
slight pas oil seepages from reservoir pipes and pump
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?
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N252 OAM is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Yellow with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 N252 OAM, 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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N252 OAM is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 December 1996.
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