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N292 AOJ

1996 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,996 mi
Last recorded76,996 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN292 AOJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2008 76,996 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 76,967 miles

Centre Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 66,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

door latches poor

handbrake travel is getting excessive

Fail 1 Mar 2007 66,333 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake travel is poor

Pass 24 Feb 2006 60,000 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 59,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

n/s + o/s headlamps very little difference between high and low beams brightness

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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N292 AOJ is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N292 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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What year was N292 AOJ registered?

N292 AOJ is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N292 AOJ safe to buy?

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