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N79 OYL

1995 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

143,477 mi
Last recorded143,477 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN79 OYL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2013 143,477 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 141,768 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 141,768 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)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 139,857 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 139,857 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 13,788 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 13,788 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 136,216 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 133,622 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 133,622 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 130,401 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 122,841 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 122,841 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel pipes very rusty

Nearside head lamp glass cracked.

Pass 24 Jun 2005 110,944 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 110,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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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N79 OYL is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1995 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 84,830 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 N79 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 31 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N79 OYL registered?

N79 OYL is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 September 1995.

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