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N450 OFG

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

116,071 mi
Last recorded116,071 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN450 OFG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 116,071 miles

brake pipes cable tied to fuel lines fuel lines corroded

front and rear chassis corroded

front pads worn

inner sills heavily corroded and weak

knock from front suspension on brake test unable to find fault

lift in lower ball joints

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2016 116,071 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake pipes cable tied to fuel lines fuel lines corroded

front and rear chassis corroded

front pads worn

inner sills heavily corroded and weak

knock from front suspension on brake test unable to find fault

lift in lower ball joints

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 8 May 2015 105,720 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 May 2015 105,720 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 105,600 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 94,632 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 92,442 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

offside front chassis corroded but not in a perscribed area.

Pass 4 May 2012 89,972 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 May 2012 89,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2011 87,649 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2011 87,649 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 85,093 miles

Brake pipe across axel slight corrossion

Brake pipe into & out of rear componsating valve slight corrossion

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

O/S/F brake pipe slight corrosion

Fail 19 Apr 2010 85,093 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Brake pipe across axel slight corrossion

Brake pipe into & out of rear componsating valve slight corrossion

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

O/S/F brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2009 81,105 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 81,105 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre deteriorating on outer sidewall

offside front tyre deteriorating on outer sidewall

Pass 25 Feb 2008 77,670 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 73,111 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 68,158 miles

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

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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N450 OFG is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 N450 OFG, 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 N450 OFG registered?

N450 OFG is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 21 March 1996.

Is N450 OFG safe to buy?

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