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J178 KJR

1992 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

98,050 mi
Last recorded98,050 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 1992 Suzuki Vitara54,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ178 KJR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2013 98,050 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

All wheel inner wheel arches corroded

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

plastic covers on sills inspected as best as poss

Pass 25 Jul 2007 95,816 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 95,814 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

aal flexi brake hoses union and ferrals starting to deteriorate

both front brake discs rusty

middle exhaust box crrosion

rust on various components vehicle appears to have been stood for a long period note plastic trim fitted to sills unable to fully check

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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J178 KJR is a 1992 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 J178 KJR, 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 J178 KJR registered?

J178 KJR is a 1992 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 April 1992.

Is J178 KJR safe to buy?

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