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J311 XAR

1992 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,589 mi
Last recorded16,589 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 1992 Suzuki Vitara54,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ311 XAR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 16,589 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 14,793 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 13,251 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 7,672 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 3,733 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 1,622 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 94,386 miles

Battery insecure

Both rear tyres have surface cracks to side walls

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 94,386 miles

Battery insecure

Both rear tyres have surface cracks to side walls

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 34,069 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 34,069 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Battery insecure

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 78,050 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 78,050 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cover under front of vehicle restricts view of some testable items

front bull bar damaged

front tyre edges are worn

front wipers are poor

fuel pipes on chassis badly corroded

offside and nearside inner sills corroded

offside front brake hose slightly twisted

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust mount broken

slight corrosion to offside front brake pipe

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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J311 XAR is a 1992 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J311 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 J311 XAR registered?

J311 XAR is a 1992 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 12 February 1992.

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