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N286 AOJ

1996 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,841 mi
Last recorded93,841 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN286 AOJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 93,841 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

all four tyres slightly perished

battery moves within its housing

chip in nearside headlamp

front brake back plates corroded through

front brake back plates corroded through

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

small split in nearside front inner driveshaft boot

various corrosion to underbody

Pass 1 Aug 2016 91,179 miles

surface corrosin all metal brake pipes

surface corrosion all metal fuel pipes

Fail 22 Jul 2016 91,179 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

surface corrosin all metal brake pipes

surface corrosion all metal fuel pipes

Fail 8 Jul 2016 91,157 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing ball joint (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and floor pan (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated marked with chalk (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing ball joint (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and floor pan (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

all tyres starting to perish

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 87,595 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 87,595 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 84,060 miles

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

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

Rear steel fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 17 Jul 2013 81,038 miles

Advise rear fuel pipes corroded above fuel tank.

Advise sump bung leakin oil.

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 80,996 miles

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

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

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

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

Advise rear fuel pipes corroded above fuel tank.

Advise sump bung leakin oil.

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 78,370 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 75,849 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 75,849 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake disc pitted and corroded.

Pass 16 Aug 2010 73,218 miles

Exhaust front pipe heatshield corroded

Rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 24 Aug 2009 69,738 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 66,509 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 62,992 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 59,109 miles

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Fail 18 Aug 2006 59,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

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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N286 AOJ is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 N286 AOJ, 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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N286 AOJ is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 6 April 1996.

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