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J138 LRP

1992 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

80,918 mi
Last recorded80,918 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 1992 Suzuki Vitara54,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ138 LRP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 80,918 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 80,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front inner pads look low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 80,227 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 79,708 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 78,722 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes greased

Pass 21 Sep 2015 78,113 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 77,317 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

underbody protection applied

Pass 18 Sep 2013 76,581 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 75,630 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2010 74,745 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 74,741 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 73,673 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2009 73,669 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2008 71,165 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 71,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 67,845 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 66,229 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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J138 LRP is a 1992 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1992 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 54,188 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 J138 LRP, 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 34 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J138 LRP registered?

J138 LRP is a 1992 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 6 June 1992.

Is J138 LRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J138 LRP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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