MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,212 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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both front coil springs are heavily corroded
both rear coil springs are heavily corroded
engine oil leak evident
front to rear fuel lines are heavily corroded
n/s/f brake hose ferrule has corrosion evident
o/s/r tyre just over legal limit (1.6mm) recommend renewal
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front coil springs are heavily corroded
both rear coil springs are heavily corroded
engine oil leak evident
front to rear fuel lines are heavily corroded
n/s/f brake hose ferrule has corrosion evident
o/s/r tyre just over legal limit (1.6mm) recommend renewal
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?
Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J278 ONK is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 J278 ONK, 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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What year was J278 ONK registered?
J278 ONK is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 11 September 1991.
Is J278 ONK safe to buy?
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