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J36 BYD

1991 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

44,931 mi
Last recorded44,931 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Vitara51,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ36 BYD
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 44,931 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 44,706 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 42,310 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 42,137 miles

Emissions unable to be completed ENGINE RUNNING POOR- NOT TESTED (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 38,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 36,027 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 35,838 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 30,581 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to battery tray

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 30,578 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel pipe union leaking close to tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to battery tray

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2010 29,150 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 27,386 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2008 24,971 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 24,971 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 22,393 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 22,339 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 18,956 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 18,949 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 18,276 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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J36 BYD 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 61.1%.

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 J36 BYD, 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 J36 BYD registered?

J36 BYD is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 19 August 1991.

Is J36 BYD safe to buy?

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