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H257 FKE

1991 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8 mi
Last recorded8 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2011
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Vitara51,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH257 FKE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2011 8 miles

both rear arches at front section of body work have corrosion

both rear wheel arches at front have been repaired

front number plate is crackedd

fuel pipes are corroded

nearside front lower ball joint has slight play

slight corrosion to body panels in engine bay

slight corrosion to rear underside of body work and chassis - noted corrosion to bodywork above rear coil springs - known corrosion location

slight play in steering box

smell of fuel but no leak found

Pass 15 Jul 2010 95,011 miles

corrosion to boot floor

corrosion to nsr inn wheel arch lip

corrosion to osr nsr wheel archs

nsr number plate light dim

Fail 8 Jul 2010 95,004 miles

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

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

corrosion to boot floor

corrosion to nsr inn wheel arch lip

corrosion to osr nsr wheel archs

nsr number plate light dim

Fail 23 Jun 2009 94,971 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

major engine oil leak.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel lines in very poor corroded condition need to be replaced,

offside rear tyre sidewalls perished and cracked.

Pass 9 Jun 2008 86,507 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 86,506 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 75,994 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 75,987 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres perishing

front tyres worn uneven and close to limit

fuel pipes badly corroded

long travel on park brake

Pass 4 Nov 2005 68,415 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 68,415 miles

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

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

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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H257 FKE is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H257 FKE, 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 H257 FKE registered?

H257 FKE is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 25 March 1991.

Is H257 FKE safe to buy?

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