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N35 OUF

1996 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,488 mi
Last recorded94,488 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN35 OUF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 94,488 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Most (3.6.B.4e)

Tyres perished

Pass 7 May 2015 92,738 miles

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

All tyre sidewalls cracking/perished

Bolt missing from front differential support bracket

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust mount broken near catalytic converter

Fuel filter corroded

Fuel pipe corroded from fuel filter

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

O/S/F brake binding slightly

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2015 92,738 miles

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

All tyre sidewalls cracking/perished

Bolt missing from front differential support bracket

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust mount broken near catalytic converter

Fuel filter corroded

Fuel pipe corroded from fuel filter

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

O/S/F brake binding slightly

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Fail 27 Mar 2015 92,675 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre cracking and showing signs of aging

nearside rear tyre cracking and showing signs of aging

offside front tyre cracking and showing signs of aging

offside rear tyre cracking and showing signs of aging

Pass 18 Mar 2014 89,826 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 86,105 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 83,382 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroded,not exessive,no leak.

nsf tyre low tread depth on outer edge.

nsf tyre perishing , no cords visable.

nsr tyre perishing , no cords visable.

osf tyre low tread depth on outer edge.

osf tyre perishing , no cords visable.

osr tyre perishing , no cords visable.

Fail 16 Mar 2012 83,308 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroded,not exessive,no leak.

nsf tyre low tread depth on outer edge.

nsf tyre perishing , no cords visable.

nsr tyre perishing , no cords visable.

osf tyre low tread depth on outer edge.

osf tyre perishing , no cords visable.

osr tyre perishing , no cords visable.

Pass 28 Mar 2011 76,799 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside & offside front tyres badly deteriorated

nearside & offside rear tyres badly deteriorared

Fail 28 Mar 2011 76,799 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside & offside front tyres badly deteriorated

nearside & offside rear tyres badly deteriorared

Pass 26 Mar 2010 70,830 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

rear shock absorber on both sides have slightly worn bushes

Fail 17 Mar 2010 70,751 miles

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

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 65,071 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre cracking on inner and outer wall

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner and outer wall

Pass 28 Mar 2008 61,632 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both rear tyres perishing

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Mar 2007 57,567 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 53,768 miles

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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N35 OUF is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N35 OUF, 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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N35 OUF is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 March 1996.

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