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J271 ANW

1991 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

29,974 mi
Last recorded29,974 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2011
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Vitara51,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ271 ANW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2011 29,974 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills; SILLS CHEECKED where possible

Pass 26 Jan 2010 24,945 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 24,925 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 24,882 miles

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover split

Pass 21 Apr 2008 22,168 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 22,168 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007
Pass 31 May 2006 8,389 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 8,373 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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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J271 ANW is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 J271 ANW, 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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J271 ANW is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 25 November 1991.

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