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H278 OVW

1991 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

68,425 mi
Last recorded68,425 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Vitara51,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH278 OVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 68,425 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 68,406 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 68,099 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 67,757 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 67,271 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 67,245 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 67,479 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 66,610 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 64,208 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 64,193 miles

oil leak

slight n/s front brake bind

Pass 3 Apr 2017 64,154 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 64,047 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 63,796 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 63,504 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 63,221 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 62,854 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 62,440 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 61,586 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 61,035 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 60,212 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 59,672 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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H278 OVW is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 H278 OVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H278 OVW?

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What year was H278 OVW registered?

H278 OVW is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 24 June 1991.

Is H278 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H278 OVW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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