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J289 SVU

1992 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

10,229 mi
Last recorded10,229 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2010
Typical for 1992 Suzuki Vitara54,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ289 SVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2010 10,229 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion offside front outer sill

Fail 19 Nov 2010 10,226 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 7,834 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 7,833 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 4,987 miles

rust on suspension

scuff marks nearside front outer tyre wall

slight corrosion on chassis

surface cracks in tyre walls

Pass 28 Nov 2007 2,467 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2007 2,466 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 98,706 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2006 98,706 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 93,086 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 93,075 miles

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.

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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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?

The MOT history for J289 SVU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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