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J359 MBW

1991 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

21,973 mi
Last recorded21,973 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Vitara51,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ359 MBW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2019 21,973 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to tyre condition (1.2.1 (g))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold and down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor ( lower arm/mounting point ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor ( lower arm/mounting point ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant level below min

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Number plate bulb dull

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Wing trim (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front bull bar attachment excessively corroded through mounting point.

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Wipers will not park automatically but can park manually.

Pass 1 Jun 2018 17,300 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (all rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front driveshaft has slight play

Nearside Rear number plate bulb dull

Offside Front bull bar attachment excessively corroded through mounting point.

Offside Front wheel slight buckle

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear spring mounting area heavily corroded (both) appear to be heavily under sealed also

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all suspension components on rear of vehicle rusty but secure.

coolant level low

wipers will not park automatically. however can be parked manually

Fail 29 May 2018 17,300 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (all rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front driveshaft has slight play

Nearside Rear number plate bulb dull

Offside Front bull bar attachment excessively corroded through mounting point.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear spring mounting area heavily corroded (both) appear to be heavily under sealed also

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all suspension components on rear of vehicle rusty but secure.

coolant level low

wipers will not park automatically. however can be parked manually

Pass 9 Jun 2017 12,986 miles

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

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

Slight play in nsf wheel bearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off side front lower bull bar corroded through by mounting area

oil leak

very rusty around upper rear suspension springs

wipers have to be parked by switch manually

Fail 8 Jun 2017 12,986 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Slight play in nsf wheel bearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant on min

nsf tyre flat

off side front lower bull bar corroded through by mounting area

oil leak

very rusty around upper rear suspension springs

wipers have to be parked by switch manually

Pass 17 Jun 2016 9,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

off side lower bull bar corroded through by mounting area

wiper blades have to be parked by switch manually

Fail 17 Jun 2016 9,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

off side lower bull bar corroded through by mounting area

wiper blades have to be parked by switch manually

Pass 14 Jul 2015 5,698 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s lower bull bar corroded through,by mounting area

plastic cover sills fitted as standard,obscuring some testable components.

wiper blades have to be parked manually by switch

Fail 29 May 2015 5,685 miles

Lower Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

co level and hc level had no recording and not tested due to carburettor base gasket leaking

o/s/f lower bull bar rusted through and insecure

plastic cover sills fitted as standard,obscuring some testable components.

slight play in steering box

steering universal joint protective gaiter split

wipers are parked manually by toggling the wiper switch

Pass 15 May 2014 2,065 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f lower bull bar rusted off chassis bracket

plastic oversills to n/s & o/s

Pass 11 Jun 2010 458 miles

inlet manifold gasket leaking air

plastic over sills fitted

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 98,282 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 98,281 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 95,735 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 90,848 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 90,848 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre poor condition perished throughout

Pass 19 Jan 2006 84,266 miles

o/s/f tyre side wall perishing

wiper blades poor condition

Fail 13 Jan 2006 84,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

fuel cap not correct type

o/s outer tyre side wall perishing

wiper blades poor condition

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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J359 MBW is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J359 MBW, 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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J359 MBW is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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