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J142 NLL

1992 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests28 (12 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

1,669 mi
Last recorded1,669 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 1992 Suzuki Vitara54,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ142 NLL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 16 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2017 1,669 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all coil springs corroded

both front and rear wheel arches heavily corroded and holes

brake servo corroded

front registration plate deteriorated

fuel pipes heavily corroded

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

nearside mirror damaged

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit and heavily perished and cuts

o/s/r tyre valve perished

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on sills

slight play in steering rack joints

under vehicle surface corrosion to suspension components and chassis

windscreen chipped

Pass 11 Nov 2016 95,526 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake servo corroded

corrosion and holes in both front wheel arches

corrosion and holes in both rear wheel arches

exhaust system has a minor leak and corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

fuel pipes badly corroded

nearside front tyre worn and cracking

nearside mirror damaged

offside rear tyre cracking

plastic sill mouldings fitted not allowing inspection to the outer sills/inner sills

Fail 11 Nov 2016 95,526 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake servo corroded

corrosion and holes in both front wheel arches

corrosion and holes in both rear wheel arches

exhaust system has a minor leak and corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

fuel pipes badly corroded

nearside front tyre worn and cracking

nearside mirror damaged

offside rear tyre cracking

plastic sill mouldings fitted not allowing inspection to the outer sills/inner sills

Fail 14 Oct 2016 94,992 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 86,063 miles

Offside offside and nearside cv outer gaiters perrished

all coil springs very rusty

front tyres worn on inner edges

fuel pipes at rear very rusty

offside door mirror glass missing

offside rear tyre perished on outer side wall

Fail 5 Nov 2015 85,967 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded near side flexible hose end (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside offside and nearside cv outer gaiters perrished

all coil springs very rusty

front tyres worn on inner edges

fuel pipes at rear very rusty

offside door mirror glass missing

offside rear tyre perished on outer side wall

offside brake pipe to offside flexible rusty

Fail 24 Oct 2015 85,568 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all pipes from rear compensator valve. (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

corrosion to nearside front metal brake pipe recommend replacement.

fuel pipes heavily corroded.

nearside door mirror in poor condition.

offside front brake caliper damp.

Pass 6 Nov 2014 78,650 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Spare tyre defective

body work around car corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

offside front brake caliper weaping

Fail 6 Nov 2014 78,650 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Spare tyre defective

body work around car corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

offside front brake caliper weaping

Pass 22 Oct 2013 71,459 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2013 71,459 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 63,647 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

battery insecure

n/s rear wheel arch corrosion

oil was low

Fail 26 Oct 2012 63,647 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

battery insecure

n/s rear wheel arch corrosion

oil was low

Pass 31 Oct 2011 45,707 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 45,707 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

corrosion on front to rear fuel pipes

heavy corrosion on o/s rear wing to sill panel

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Fail 27 Oct 2011 45,632 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 42,933 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside mirror damaged

Fail 26 Oct 2010 42,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2009 42,386 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 42,386 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 39,668 miles

O/S mirror damaged but ok for test......Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 39,668 miles

O/S mirror damaged but ok for test......Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 9 Nov 2007 33,690 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 33,690 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 33,673 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 33,673 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2005 32,630 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 32,630 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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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J142 NLL is a 1992 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 J142 NLL, 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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J142 NLL is a 1992 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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