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J231 FNJ

1991 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,720 mi
Last recorded81,720 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Vitara51,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ231 FNJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011 81,720 miles

BOTH REAR LAMPS LOOSE

O/S FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE STARTING TO WEAR

Fail 5 Aug 2011 81,720 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BOTH REAR LAMPS LOOSE

N/S REAR , REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH HOLED AND CORRODED

O/S FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE STARTING TO WEAR

Pass 12 Aug 2010 79,439 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 79,444 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside 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)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 76,533 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 76,533 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 73,456 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 70,796 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 68,869 miles

Hand brake cable slightly damaged

Slight knock/play in steering

Slight lift/play in front suspension ball joints

Fail 7 Aug 2006 68,869 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

hand brake cables slightly damaged

slight play and knock in steering

Pass 11 Aug 2005 66,724 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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J231 FNJ is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J231 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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J231 FNJ is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 October 1991.

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