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J295 XAR

1992 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

17,672 mi
Last recorded17,672 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 1992 Suzuki Vitara54,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ295 XAR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 17,672 miles

fuel pipes showing very heavy corrosion

Fail 10 Sep 2014 17,672 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

fuel pipes showing very heavy corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2013 15,735 miles

corrosion at sill backs,very heavy corrosion on fuel pipes

Fail 5 Sep 2013 15,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

corrosion at sill backs,very heavy corrosion on fuel pipes

Pass 29 Aug 2012 13,017 miles

fuel pipes showing heavy corrosion

Fail 29 Aug 2012 13,017 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

fuel pipes showing heavy corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2011 10,053 miles

heavy corrosion on fuel pipes

Fail 30 Aug 2011 10,053 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

heavy corrosion on fuel pipes

Pass 3 Sep 2010 7,894 miles

some brake pedal travel noted,fuel pipes showing very heavy corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2009 2,953 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 2,953 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

no oil put 2lt in

slight play in steering box

Pass 4 Sep 2008 98,914 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 98,871 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

nsf tyre wall perished

Fail 8 Jul 2008 98,560 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 93,254 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 93,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 86,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

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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J295 XAR is a 1992 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 J295 XAR, 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 J295 XAR registered?

J295 XAR is a 1992 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 23 March 1992.

Is J295 XAR safe to buy?

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