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N419 OYL

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

90,080 mi
Last recorded90,080 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN419 OYL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2014 90,080 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 90,080 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 84,926 miles

Brakes ; both front to rear & rear axle pipes corroding

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes 11 %

Fuel system ; fuel pipes corroded o/s/r

Tyres ; both front valve stems perished , recommend replace

Fail 25 Sep 2013 84,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Brakes ; both front to rear & rear axle pipes corroding

Brakes ; imbalance on front brakes 10 %

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes 11 %

Fuel system ; fuel pipes corroded o/s/r

Note ; unable to spin check both front wheel bearings due to binding brakes

Tyres ; both front valve stems perished , recommend replace

Pass 6 Sep 2012 78,423 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside wiper deteriorating

underbody corosion

Fail 5 Sep 2012 78,423 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside wiper deteriorating

underbody corosion

Pass 12 Sep 2011 74,102 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 7 Sep 2010 68,404 miles

front jacking points showing signs of corosion

Fail 6 Sep 2010 68,403 miles

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

front jacking points showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2009 64,139 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2008 61,272 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 61,272 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 61,196 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 53,056 miles

advisorys as test number 162327957239

Fail 14 Sep 2007 53,056 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front chassis light corrosion

nearside front tyre wearing on edges, tyre perrishing

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges, tyre perrishing

offside front tyre wearing on edges, tyre perrishing

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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N419 OYL is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 N419 OYL, 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 N419 OYL registered?

N419 OYL is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N419 OYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N419 OYL shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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