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H243 GPV

1991 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

49,029 mi
Last recorded49,029 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Vitara51,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH243 GPV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 49,029 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both sides front floor corroded

Pass 21 May 2015 44,429 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front valance heavily corroded but not considered structural

front bull bar mountings heavily corroded to extent of bull bar rocking on corrosion

Fail 19 May 2015 44,428 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front valance heavily corroded but not considered structural

front bull bar mountings heavily corroded to extent of bull bar rocking on corrosion

Fail 1 May 2014 43,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2014 43,136 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 42,320 miles

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

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

brake and fuel metal tubing and ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2013 42,320 miles

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

brake and fuel metal tubing and ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 4 May 2012 41,203 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front bull bar mounting corroded.

slight corrosion on fuel pipes.

Fail 2 May 2012 41,201 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front bull bar mounting corroded.

slight corrosion on fuel pipes.

Fail 6 May 2011 40,521 miles

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

Exhaust tail pipe deteriated

General under body rust

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 40,521 miles

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

Exhaust tail pipe deteriated

General under body rust

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 39,151 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

General rust at floor/underbody/bullbar

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear exhaust rusty ,slight blow at flange

Pass 30 Apr 2010 39,151 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

General rust at floor/underbody/bullbar

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear exhaust rusty ,slight blow at flange

Pass 22 Apr 2009 37,617 miles

All chassis and bull bar mounts rusty

Brake hose ferrules rusty

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2008 37,108 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres deteriating

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2008 37,108 miles

both rear tyres deteriating

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2007 36,427 miles

both rear tyres cracking on the walls due to age

Pass 2 May 2006 35,984 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 35,984 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

plastic sill covers fitted

rear tyres showing age

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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H243 GPV is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 H243 GPV, 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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What year was H243 GPV registered?

H243 GPV is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 25 April 1991.

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The MOT history for H243 GPV shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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