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J316 TRO

1991 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,121 mi
Last recorded97,121 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Vitara51,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ316 TRO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2012 97,121 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 97,121 miles
Pass 17 May 2009 94,943 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 94,943 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 May 2008 81,945 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 81,856 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 65,735 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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J316 TRO is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J316 TRO, 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.

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What year was J316 TRO registered?

J316 TRO is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 16 December 1991.

Is J316 TRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J316 TRO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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