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N289 AOJ

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,973 mi
Last recorded155,973 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN289 AOJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 155,973 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

advise some corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 23 Oct 2014 148,914 miles

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

advise exhaust system badly corroded but not leaking

Fail 15 Oct 2014 148,768 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

advise exhaust system badly corroded but not leaking

Pass 30 Oct 2013 144,588 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2012 136,128 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 133,016 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 133,016 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 130,916 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 130,821 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

n/s/rear tyre perished n/s/front tyre perished o/s/front tyre perished

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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N289 AOJ is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 N289 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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N289 AOJ is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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