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N415 OJD

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,259 mi
Last recorded38,259 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN415 OJD
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 38,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 38,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 37,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 37,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 37,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 37,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 36,994 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 36,428 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 36,027 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 35,510 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 35,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 34,832 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 34,221 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 33,473 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 32,404 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 31,541 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 31,541 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 30,911 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 30,122 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 29,404 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 28,493 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 27,022 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 25,816 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 24,693 miles

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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N415 OJD is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N415 OJD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N415 OJD registered?

N415 OJD is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 4 January 1996.

Is N415 OJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N415 OJD shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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