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J41 UPU

1991 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,535 mi
Last recorded41,535 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Vitara51,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ41 UPU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 41,535 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

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

fuel filter corrosion

Fail 1 Jun 2017 41,535 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

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

fuel filter corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2015 38,330 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 2 May 2014 34,755 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2012 27,170 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 26,918 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 16,287 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 16,287 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 10,245 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 10,245 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 3,896 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 1,543 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 1,543 miles

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

Battery insecure

Pass 30 Nov 2007 98,818 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 90,085 miles

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

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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J41 UPU is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J41 UPU, 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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J41 UPU is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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