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N525 OYV

1996 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,454 mi
Last recorded85,454 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Vitara84,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN525 OYV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 85,454 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 73,259 miles

body damage to osr

rear off front to rear metal brake pipe rusty

Pass 2 Feb 2012 69,838 miles

all tyres deteriorated

both front tyres abnormally worn

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2012 69,816 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

all tyres deteriorated

both front tyres abnormally worn

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2011 66,695 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to under vehicle

damaged to offside rear

nearside front tyre deteriorated

steering feeling rough

tyre p.s.i look low

Fail 2 Feb 2011 66,695 miles

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)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to under vehicle

damaged to offside rear

nearside front tyre deteriorated

steering feeling rough

tyre p.s.i look low

Pass 5 Feb 2010 63,931 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Stone chips to front screen and wipers smearing when tested

Fail 1 Feb 2010 63,931 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Stone chips to front screen and wipers smearing when tested

Fail 4 Feb 2009 61,157 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 61,157 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 58,018 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 55,042 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 52,611 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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N525 OYV is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N525 OYV, 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 N525 OYV registered?

N525 OYV is a 1996 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 12 February 1996.

Is N525 OYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N525 OYV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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