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H543 HDY

1991 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

30,672 mi
Last recorded30,672 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Vitara51,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH543 HDY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 30,672 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 26,680 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 24,463 miles

unable to test rear seats and seat belts rear of car full

Fail 17 Oct 2017 24,335 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded near side under sill see chalk mark (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded off side under sill see chalk mark (5.2.6)

unable to test rear seats and seat belts rear of car full

Pass 17 Oct 2016 21,948 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 19,160 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 19,150 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 17,696 miles

CORROSION STARTING TO SHOW ON BODY PANELS

EXHAUST CATCHING ON REAR BUMPER SLIGHTLY

SLIGHT DAMAGE REAR REG PLATE - STILL READABLE

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F WHEEL BEARING

SMALLER STEERING WHEEL FITTED THAN STANDARD

Pass 23 Sep 2013 16,023 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 12,037 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake pipes greased.

nearside front outer cv boot starting to perish.

rear number plate cracked.

Pass 16 Sep 2011 8,855 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 8,837 miles

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

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 3,028 miles

vehicle undersealed unable to check floors chassis rails and brake pipes .

Pass 4 Jun 2009 92,632 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 92,630 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2008 92,027 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 92,021 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 91,028 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 91,028 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

ADVISE,N/S/F & N/S/R TYRES CRACKED.

Pass 10 May 2006 90,603 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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H543 HDY is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H543 HDY, 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 H543 HDY registered?

H543 HDY is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 13 February 1991.

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