MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,773 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear end of front to rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
rear end of front to rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?
Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J285 PKJ is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 J285 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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What year was J285 PKJ registered?
J285 PKJ is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 7 August 1991.
Is J285 PKJ safe to buy?
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