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H117 AAB

1991 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

82,535 mi
Last recorded82,535 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Vitara51,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH117 AAB
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2022 82,535 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Spare tyre defective ()

f/o/s tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2021 81,852 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at rear ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

f/o/s tyre worn on inner edge

washer pump weak

Fail 29 Mar 2021 81,852 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at rear ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

f/o/s tyre worn on inner edge

washer pump weak

Pass 9 Jul 2019 81,281 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test & seat belts ()

f/o/s tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Jul 2019 81,281 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test & seat belts ()

f/o/s tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2018 81,068 miles

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH INNER AND OUTER SILLS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2016 80,079 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear inner wings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

inner and outer floors and sills corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2016 80,068 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Body has slight corrosion rear inner wings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

inner and outer floors and sills corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2015 79,445 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 79,445 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 78,687 miles

corrosion on rear floors

Fail 24 Oct 2014 78,687 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion on rear floors

Pass 22 Oct 2013 78,038 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

rear cross member corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2013 78,038 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

rear cross member corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2012 77,520 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 15 Jun 2012 77,513 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 8 Jun 2011 77,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion around rear and centre body mounts

no rear seat fitted at time of test

Fail 2 Jun 2011 77,077 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion around rear and centre body mounts

no rear seat fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Sep 2009 75,650 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

no rear seats or seat belts fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2009 75,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 75,212 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

corrosion offside rear inner wheel arch

Pass 16 Jan 2007 74,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2005 74,516 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 74,516 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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H117 AAB is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 1991 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 51,958 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 H117 AAB, 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 35 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H117 AAB is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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