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J139 UPA

1992 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,047 mi
Last recorded80,047 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 1992 Suzuki Vitara54,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ139 UPA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 80,047 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 80,043 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 71,892 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 71,892 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 66,317 miles

nearside front tyre perishing and cracking but no cords showing

Pass 2 Aug 2012 59,018 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brakes are binding a little

both outter sills have plastic covers

Fail 2 Aug 2012 59,018 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brakes are binding a little

both outter sills have plastic covers

Pass 5 Aug 2011 57,805 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 56,749 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside front road wheel binding but not too excess

Fail 2 Aug 2010 56,749 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside front road wheel binding but not too excess

Pass 31 Jul 2009 55,523 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front number plate has damage

nearside front road wheel is binding but not too excess

rear u/j in prop shaft has slight play

Pass 30 May 2008 53,619 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 51,960 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 50,205 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 50,205 miles

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

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

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

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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J139 UPA is a 1992 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J139 UPA, 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.

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J139 UPA is a 1992 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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