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J291 SPG

1992 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

85,757 mi
Last recorded85,757 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2009
Typical for 1992 Suzuki Vitara54,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ291 SPG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2009 85,757 miles

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

Impact damage to nearside door

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Plastic oversills fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2009 85,718 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Impact damage to nearside door

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Plastic oversills fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2008 82,588 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

BATTERY CARRIER CORRODED TO EXCESS & BATTERY INSECURE IN VEHICLE.

Fail 27 Aug 2008 82,583 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

BATTERY CARRIER CORRODED TO EXCESS & BATTERY INSECURE IN VEHICLE.

Pass 24 Aug 2007 80,715 miles

Battery insecure

both headlamps at higest level adjusters not working

damage to nearside of vehicle

Fail 24 Aug 2007 80,715 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

both headlamps at higest level adjusters not working

damage to nearside of vehicle

Pass 11 Aug 2006 77,738 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 77,726 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust joint slight blow

corrosion to chassis legs front and rear

damage to nsf door,nsr wing

engine oil leak

fuel and brake pipes corroded

handbrake high

underside of car covered in mud

Pass 8 Jun 2005 76,146 miles

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 SPG is a 1992 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 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 J291 SPG, 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 J291 SPG registered?

J291 SPG is a 1992 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 26 May 1992.

Is J291 SPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J291 SPG shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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