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J169 SRX

1991 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,884 mi
Last recorded82,884 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Vitara51,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ169 SRX
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 82,884 miles

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

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 26 May 2017 82,830 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s inner sills (5.2.6)

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

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Mar 2017 82,784 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2016 77,456 miles

Corrosion to rear chassis rail

Engine oil leak

General underbody corrosion, especially to sills

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

Offside Rear wheel arch trim insecure

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in poor condition also (7.1.2)

Unable to inspect rear seatbelts and seats

fuel pipes corroded

Offside sill step insecure

Fail 3 Mar 2016 77,456 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded up in the wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mount collapsed - marked in green front of the rear wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Corrosion to rear chassis rail

Engine oil leak

General underbody corrosion, especially to sills

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

Offside Rear wheel arch trim insecure

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in poor condition also (7.1.2)

Unable to inspect rear seatbelts and seats

fuel pipes corroded

Offside sill step insecure

Pass 30 Mar 2015 76,744 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 76,744 miles

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 75,581 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 19 Mar 2014 75,576 miles

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 Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 6 Mar 2013 75,155 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 74,598 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 74,591 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 73,821 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 73,813 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 67,745 miles

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

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

washers just on screen

Pass 2 Mar 2009 62,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2008 61,697 miles

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

damp around steering box

Pass 8 Mar 2007 59,784 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 59,784 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 57,098 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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J169 SRX is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J169 SRX, 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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J169 SRX is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 27 August 1991.

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