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J277 PKJ

1991 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,538 mi
Last recorded34,538 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Vitara51,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ277 PKJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2015 34,538 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2015 34,538 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2014 30,909 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre has cuts on the sidewall but cords not visible

position lamps switched on with headlamps

Pass 18 Jan 2013 27,545 miles

Drivers door poor operation

Drivers seat poor

Advanced corrosion to exhaust tailpipe

Advanced corrosion to front brake hose ferules and tails

Advanced corrosion to front metal brake pipes

Advanced corrosion to fuel lines

Advanced corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Battery insecure and evidence of bonnet contact

Deep cuts to n/s/r tyre walls

Engine bay steering shaft to box contacting fuel pipes and battery cables

Front position lamps tinted

General corrosion to floor pans and inner sills

General corrosion to rear chassis and floor pans

Impact damage to n/s/f wheel rim

Insecure child seats in car

Off road tyres fitted protruding outside all wheel arches

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination

Rear number plate partially obscured by spare wheel

Some deterioration to front suspension arm bushes

Some freeplay to n/s steering idler

Some uneven application and inbalance to front brakes

Tread damage and evidence of body contact to both rear tyres

Pass 25 Jan 2012 24,860 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 14 Jan 2011 22,706 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 18,158 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 14,710 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 14,710 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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J277 PKJ is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J277 PKJ, 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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J277 PKJ is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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