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H478 GLM

1991 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

73,190 mi
Last recorded73,190 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Vitara51,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH478 GLM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 73,190 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear suspension bushes aged

Pass 1 Oct 2012 66,211 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 66,211 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 65,864 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 65,864 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 65,853 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 65,711 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 63,605 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 61,578 miles

front nearside tyre is worn

rear nearside light lense has a temporary repair

Fail 10 Jun 2009 61,577 miles

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

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

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

front nearside tyre is worn

rear nearside light lense has a temporary repair

Pass 2 Jul 2008 59,821 miles

Engine Idling speed higher- just under limits

Nearside Rear Lamp unit lens broken which is temporarily repaired

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 57,905 miles

the previous mileage printed on the vt30 on the 15 06 2007 is incorrect 57880 is the correct one

Fail 15 Jun 2007 52,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 56,053 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2006 56,053 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2005 53,961 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 53,944 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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H478 GLM is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 H478 GLM, 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 H478 GLM registered?

H478 GLM is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 15 March 1991.

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