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J384 MUD

1991 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

77,707 mi
Last recorded77,707 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Vitara51,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ384 MUD
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 77,707 miles

corrosion to chassis

fuel pipes corroded under vehicle

offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches are corroded

offside front brake disc is corroded

slight exhaust leak at the front

tail gate does not open from outside

Fail 21 Aug 2013 77,699 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion to chassis

fuel pipes corroded

offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches corroded

offside front brake disc is corroded

slight exhaust leak at the front

tail gate does not open from outside

Pass 31 Aug 2012 77,547 miles

chassis corroded

front suspension arms are corroded

fuel pipes corroded

offside front brake is tight

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Fail 29 Aug 2012 77,547 miles

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

chassis corroded

front suspension arms are corroded

fuel pipes corroded

offside front brake is tight

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Pass 5 Sep 2011 77,330 miles

covers fitted to outer sills

front and rear coil springs are corroded

front lower suspension arms are corroded

front suspension struts are corroded

fuel pipes are corroded at the rear

offside and nearside rear chassis corroded

offside front brake is tight

Fail 2 Sep 2011 77,326 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

covers fitted to outer sills

front and rear coil springs are corroded

front lower suspension arms are corroded

front suspension struts are corroded

fuel pipes are corroded at the rear

offside and nearside rear chassis corroded

offside front brake is tight

Pass 17 Sep 2010 77,066 miles

fuel pipes under vehicle corroded

offside and nearside front lower wishbones corroded

offside and nearside rear chassis corroded

offside front brake disc corroded

offside front inner wing corroded

outer silld have covers fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2010 77,048 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

fuel pipes under vehicle corroded

offside and nearside front lower wishbones corroded

offside and nearside rear chassis corroded

offside front brake disc corroded

offside front inner wing corroded

outer sills are covered

Pass 2 Sep 2009 76,612 miles

battery tray corroded

front wishbones and suspension corroded

fuel pipes corroded at rear

metal section of nearside front brake hose corroded

offside front brake disc surfaces are corroded

offside front brake slightly tight

offside front turret corroded

offside rear reverse lamp lens missing

rear brake pipes corroded

slight engine oil leak

tow bar mounting frame corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2008 75,778 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

corrosion to offside and nearside rear chassis

covers fitted to offside and nearside outer sills

fuel pipes under vehicle are corroded

offside front inner wheel arch slightly corroded by top strut mount

rattle from catalytic converter

Fail 12 Aug 2008 75,773 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

corrosion to offside and nearside rear chassis

covers fitted to offside and nearside outer sills

fuel pipes under vehicle are corroded

offside front inner wheel arch slightly corroded by top strut mount

Pass 17 Aug 2007 74,916 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 74,916 miles

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

corrosion to offside and nearside rear chassis

fuel pipes under the vehicle are corroded

offside and nearside front lower wishbones are corroded

offside and nearside rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2006 74,040 miles

fuel pipes under the vehicle are corroded

nearside outer drive shaft boot is cracked

rear exhaust section is corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2006 74,015 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to offside and nearside front chassis

fuel pipes are corroded at the rear

nearside outer drive shaft boot is cracked

rear exhaust section is corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2005 73,018 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front flexible brake hose metal pipe is slightly corroded

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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J384 MUD is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 J384 MUD, 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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J384 MUD is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 5 September 1991.

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