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H285 PTW

1991 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

26,347 mi
Last recorded26,347 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Vitara51,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH285 PTW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 26,347 miles

rear petrol pipes corroded

Fail 23 May 2012 26,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear petrol pipes corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2011 24,668 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 24,610 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 21,713 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 21,661 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 19,896 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear fuel lines corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2009 19,896 miles

rear fuel lines corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2008 17,600 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2008 17,600 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 14,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 11,035 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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H285 PTW is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 H285 PTW, 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 H285 PTW registered?

H285 PTW is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 4 June 1991.

Is H285 PTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H285 PTW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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