MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,453 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
chip on windscreen,o/s/f wing in very poor condition,outer and inner sills,general chassis and body condition,battery box corroded,
rear brake hose ferrules corroded,fuel filter tied up with tie straps,windoe o/s/f
shocker dust covers corroded,o/s/f and n/s/f flexi pipes and ferrules corroded,strut top outer frame o/s and n/s corroded,
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
chip on windscreen,o/s/f wing in very poor condition,outer and inner sills,general chassis and body condition,battery box corroded,
n/s/r service brake low effort
rear brake hose ferrules corroded,fuel filter tied up with tie straps,window o/s/f.
shocker dust covers corroded,o/s/f and n/s/f flexi pipes and ferrules corroded,strut top outer frame o/s and n/s corroded,
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Sub-frame locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Sub-frame locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
bottom balljoint gaiter boot burst o/s/f
chip on windscree,o/s/f wing in very poor condition,outer and inner sills,general chassis and body condition,battery box corroded,
fuel pipes corroded
shocker dust covers corroded,o/s/f and n/s/f flexi pipes and ferrules corroded,strut top outer frame o/s and n/s corroded.
How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?
Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J242 FST is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 J242 FST, 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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J242 FST is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 16 November 1991.
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