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J245 FSR

1992 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,398 mi
Last recorded36,398 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2008
Typical for 1992 Suzuki Vitara54,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ245 FSR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2008 36,398 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 36,382 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Advise: offside and nearside rear sills corroded but not within seat belt prescribed area.

Pass 19 Oct 2007 26,141 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER SHOWS SIGNS OF LEAK

OFFSIDE FRONT TOP SUSPENSION STRUT AREA SHOWS SIGNS OF CORROSION

OIL LEAK FROM GEARBOX

Fail 15 Oct 2007 25,730 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER SHOWS SIGNS OF LEAK

OFFSIDE FRONT TOP SUSPENSION STRUT AREA SHOWS SIGNS OF CORROSION

OIL LEAK FROM GEARBOX

Pass 9 Oct 2006 20,424 miles

o/s/r brake backplate corodded

Fail 6 Oct 2006 20,390 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r brake back plate corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2005 14,301 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

surface corrosion evident in front brake pipes

surface corrosion forming in o/s/f chassis rail

Pass 18 Oct 2005 14,301 miles

surface corrosion evident in front brake pipes

surface corrosion forming in o/s/f chassis rail

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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J245 FSR is a 1992 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J245 FSR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J245 FSR?

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What year was J245 FSR registered?

J245 FSR is a 1992 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 21 February 1992.

Is J245 FSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J245 FSR shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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