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J318 OTT

1992 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,890 mi
Last recorded4,890 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2009
Typical for 1992 Suzuki Vitara54,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ318 OTT
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2009 4,890 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 10 Sep 2009 4,881 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 14 Apr 2008 95,979 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 95,972 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 87,722 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 87,721 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in tread of nearside rear tyre.

Pass 1 Feb 2006 80,111 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 80,111 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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J318 OTT is a 1992 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J318 OTT, 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 J318 OTT registered?

J318 OTT is a 1992 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 May 1992.

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