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H553 GTA

1991 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

95,536 mi
Last recorded95,536 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Vitara51,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH553 GTA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2011 95,536 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/r wheel arch and sill area corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2010 91,367 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 91,342 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight movement in steering box

Pass 8 Jul 2009 86,477 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2008 85,867 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2007 82,354 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 82,278 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 76,844 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 76,820 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 68,222 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 68,222 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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H553 GTA is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 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 H553 GTA, 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 H553 GTA registered?

H553 GTA is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 20 June 1991.

Is H553 GTA safe to buy?

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