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J383 SBA

1991 Suzuki Vitara

Maroon Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,677 mi
Last recorded88,677 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2006
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Vitara51,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ383 SBA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1991
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2006 88,677 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 88,630 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2005 86,592 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2005 86,530 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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J383 SBA is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara in Maroon with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J383 SBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J383 SBA registered?

J383 SBA is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 February 1991.

Is J383 SBA safe to buy?

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