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J403 RJB

1991 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

9,091 mi
Last recorded9,091 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2013
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Vitara51,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ403 RJB
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2013 9,091 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 9,071 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 9,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 7,295 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 7,239 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 5,527 miles

advise front prop shaft u/j s worn

advise fuel pipes corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2011 5,511 miles

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

front prop shaft u/j s worn

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2010 4,319 miles

front prop shaft u/js worn

Pass 10 Oct 2008 2,970 miles

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

rear brakes slightly uneven

Pass 27 Mar 2007 98,077 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 98,075 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 85,345 miles

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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J403 RJB is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 J403 RJB, 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 J403 RJB registered?

J403 RJB is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J403 RJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J403 RJB shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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