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J142 UFS

1992 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

21,731 mi
Last recorded21,731 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2009
Typical for 1992 Suzuki Vitara54,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ142 UFS
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2009 21,731 miles

Strong advise that vehicle is showing advanced signs of corrosion to floor pan, inner wheel archs, chassis, suspension arms, sub frame, rear axle and inner and outer sills

Fail 17 Jul 2009 21,731 miles

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

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

Strong advise that vehicle is showing advanced signs of corrosion to floor pan, inner wheel archs, chassis, suspension arms, sub frame, rear axle and inner and outer sills

Pass 4 Mar 2008 16,633 miles

battery tray corroded

brake compensator arm corroded

front anti roll bar drop links showing signs of corrosion and wear

front suspension arms corroded

outer sills not checked for corrosion oweing to cover sills fitted

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 28 Feb 2008 16,627 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

battery tray corroded

brake compensator arm corroded

front anti roll bar drop links showing signs of corrosion and wear

front suspension arms corroded

outer sills not checked for corrosion oweing to cover sills fitted

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 30 Jan 2008 16,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

battery tray corroded

both front suspension arms showing signs of corrosion

front anti roll bar drop link bushs showing signs of wear

front coils spring corroded

minor leak from exhaust at catalyst

outer sills not checked for corrosion due to cover sills fitted

rear brake compensator arm corroded

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2006 6,301 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2006 5,266 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear arches are rusty

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 UFS is a 1992 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 UFS, 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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What year was J142 UFS registered?

J142 UFS is a 1992 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 8 January 1992.

Is J142 UFS safe to buy?

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