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J351 FGW

1991 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

31,650 mi
Last recorded31,650 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Vitara51,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ351 FGW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2011 31,650 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 1 Aug 2011 31,613 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 30 Jul 2010 24,797 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

front bumper damaged

fuel pipes corroded

wipers poor

Fail 30 Jul 2010 24,792 miles

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

n/s headlamp chipped

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

front bumper cracked

repairs to o/s rear floorpan and n/s rear inner wheelarch

wipers split ends

Pass 28 Jul 2009 17,532 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 17,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 8,951 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 31 May 2008 8,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 14 Feb 2007 99,300 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 93,690 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 93,688 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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J351 FGW is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J351 FGW, 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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J351 FGW is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 4 October 1991.

Is J351 FGW safe to buy?

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