MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,229 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion offside front outer sill
Nearside Rear 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)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
chassis corroded
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion offside front outer sill
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
brake flex ferrules corroding
corrosion on chassis
power steering pipes rubbing under bonnet
suspension rusty
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear 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 Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
brake flex ferrules corroding
corrosion on chassis
power steering pipes rubbing under bonnet
suspension rusty
rust on suspension
scuff marks nearside front outer tyre wall
slight corrosion on chassis
surface cracks in tyre walls
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rust on suspension
surface rust on brake pipes
underside rusty
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rust on suspension
surface rust on brake pipes
underside rusty
fuel pipes rusty
guators split over colume u/j s
o/s/f chassis slightly damaged
slight oil leak from steering box
surface rust on rear brake pipes across axle
suspention lowered
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
fuel pipes rusty
guators split over colume u/j s
o/s/f chassis slightly damaged
slight oil leak from steering box
surface rust on rear brake pipes across axle
suspention lowered
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
0/s /f chassis has been repired
exhaust rusty
fuel pipes rusty
none standard exhaust fitted
slight oil leak from steering box
surface rust on rear brake pipes
wire wrapped round center exhaust mounting
How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?
Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J289 SVU is a 1992 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 J289 SVU, 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.
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What year was J289 SVU registered?
J289 SVU is a 1992 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 16 April 1992.
Is J289 SVU safe to buy?
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