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J225 FNJ

1991 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

97,225 mi
Last recorded97,225 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Vitara51,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ225 FNJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 97,225 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

nearside rear inner wheel arch and inner wheel arch cover corroded

offside front body mount area corroded

offside mirror deteriorated

Fail 30 Jun 2016 97,222 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

battery tray corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

nearside rear inner wheel arch and inner wheel arch cover corroded

offside front body mount area corroded

offside mirror deteriorated

Fail 19 May 2016 96,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to back plate (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to both front hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear (2.4.A.3)

front & rear brake hose ferrules corroding.

front brake imbalance

fuel lines corroding

near side of wind screen cracked.

rear brake back plates corroding

Pass 30 May 2015 93,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

suspension components+chassis members+floor+panels+bodywork+fuel lines corroded,brake ferrules corroding,o/s door mirror glass poor condition,slight play in steering

Pass 28 May 2014 92,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in steering,o/s door mirror glass poor condition,wiper rubbers wearing

suspension components+chassis members+floor+panels+bodywork corroded,brake pipes+ferrules corroding,chassis mountings corroded,fuel lines corroded

Pass 30 May 2013 91,842 miles

suspension components+floor+chassis members+panels corroded,brake pipes+ferrules corroding,slight brake binding offside rear,exhaust slight leaks

Fail 30 May 2013 91,842 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

suspension components+floor+chassis members+panels corroded,brake pipes+ferrules corroding,slight brake binding offside rear,exhaust slight leaks

Pass 29 May 2012 91,450 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 2 May 2012 91,433 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 May 2011 89,388 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 88,761 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 84,360 miles

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

long handbrake travel

n/s headlamp glass cracked,coil springs+fuel lines corroded,brake pipes corroding+front chassis rails

Fail 2 Mar 2010 84,338 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

long handbrake travel

n/s headlamp glass cracked,coil springs+fuel lines corroded,brake pipes corroding+front chassis rails

Pass 27 Feb 2009 80,210 miles

brake pipes and fuel pipes corroded\front brake pads wearing\rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2008 76,666 miles

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

all brake pipes and fuel pipes for corrosion

corrosion areas on chassis

Fail 22 Feb 2008 76,644 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

all brake pipes and fuel pipes for corrosion

corrosion areas on chassis

Pass 20 Feb 2007 72,592 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 72,592 miles

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

brake pipes for corrosion

fuel pipes for corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2006 64,010 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 64,010 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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J225 FNJ is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 J225 FNJ, 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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J225 FNJ is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 16 December 1991.

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