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J291 SOM

1991 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

44,286 mi
Last recorded44,286 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2010
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Vitara51,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ291 SOM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2010 44,286 miles

Nearside and offside rear inner and outer wheel arches/floor corroded

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2010 44,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside and offside rear inner and outer wheel arches/floor corroded

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 42,038 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 42,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside 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)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 40,958 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

o/s and n/s wiper blades slpit at end slightly

Pass 26 Jul 2007 38,345 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 38,334 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 37,097 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 37,093 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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J291 SOM is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J291 SOM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J291 SOM registered?

J291 SOM is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 August 1991.

Is J291 SOM safe to buy?

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