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J405 WVN

1991 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2011
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

88,472 mi
Last recorded88,472 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2010
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Vitara51,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ405 WVN
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2010 88,472 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 88,472 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 86,391 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 86,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 81,697 miles

Battery insecure

some welding covered by carpet unable to check fully

Fail 13 Nov 2008 81,690 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

some welding covered by carpet unable to check fully

Fail 3 Nov 2008 81,683 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

All welding repairs heve been sealed and under sealed. The floor has been repaired from inside and now covered by the carpet.For these reasons it is not possible to see properly the quality of the repairs.

Battery insecure

O/S/and N/S/Front suspension components very rusty.

Fail 30 Oct 2008 81,670 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Battery insecure

O/S/and N/S/Front suspension components very rusty.

Pass 16 Nov 2007 79,538 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 79,538 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front wipers split but clearing drivers view

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

general suface rust through out underside and outside vechile body

Fail 8 Nov 2007 79,454 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 76,271 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2006 76,127 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2005 72,870 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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J405 WVN is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 J405 WVN, 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 J405 WVN registered?

J405 WVN is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 9 October 1991.

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