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H288 YYV

1991 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

74,264 mi
Last recorded74,264 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Vitara51,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH288 YYV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 74,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 73,450 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) under floor of car dirty & muddy

Surface Rust Under The Vehicle

Fail 12 Sep 2020 73,450 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) under floor of car dirty & muddy

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Surface Rust Under The Vehicle

Pass 1 May 2013 73,448 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

under floor of car dirty & muddy

Pass 18 Apr 2012 72,847 miles

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

front number plate fitted to bonnet

handbrake travel high

Pass 28 Apr 2011 71,215 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 71,164 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front flitch corroded and holed

wipers worn

Pass 29 Apr 2010 65,036 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 65,001 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 61,849 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 61,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 58,417 miles

There seems to be flex in steering and suspension Damp around the brakes it looks like splashed with oil to protect brakes pipes

Fail 4 Mar 2008 58,414 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Damp around the brakes it looks like splashed with oil to protect brakes pipes

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

There seems to be some flex in steering and suspension

Fail 3 Mar 2008 58,398 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Damp around the brakes it looks like splashed with oil to protect brakes pipes

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

There seems to be some flex in steering and suspension

Pass 1 Mar 2007 55,131 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 55,105 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 51,809 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 51,808 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 22 Feb 2006 51,770 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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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H288 YYV is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 H288 YYV, 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 H288 YYV registered?

H288 YYV is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 6 June 1991.

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