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J223 YPU

1992 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

22,039 mi
Last recorded22,039 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2010
Typical for 1992 Suzuki Vitara54,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ223 YPU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2010 22,039 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

corrosion to front & rear chassis members

Fail 26 Nov 2010 22,028 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

corrosion to front & rear chassis members

Pass 17 Nov 2009 14,082 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

front brake imbalance of 24%

hole in nsf floor pan

nsr seat belt twisted

osf above shocker mount holed and corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2009 14,074 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

front brake imbalance of 24%

hole in nsf floor pan

nsr seat belt twisted

osf above shocker mount holed and corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2008 6,959 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 6,955 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 166 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2006 93,741 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 93,618 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2005 90,725 miles

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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J223 YPU is a 1992 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J223 YPU, 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 J223 YPU registered?

J223 YPU is a 1992 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 March 1992.

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