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J431 NDG

1992 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

55,196 mi
Last recorded55,196 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2009
Typical for 1992 Suzuki Vitara54,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ431 NDG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2009 55,196 miles

corrosion at;o/s/r outer wheel arch,battery tray,both front lower arms,fuel pipes,brake hose ends,o/s/r inner wing,and generally throught underbody and welding repairs.

Fail 30 Mar 2009 55,196 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion at;o/s/r outer wheel arch,battery tray,both front lower arms,fuel pipes,brake hose ends,o/s/r inner wing,and generally throught underbody and welding repairs.

Pass 3 Apr 2008 50,749 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and close to limits.surface corrosion throught under body,both front lower arms,welding repairs to n/s/f chassis and sill ends.fuel pipes corroded.

Fail 17 Mar 2008 50,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/f and o/s/r brake binding.o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and close to limits.surface corrosion throught underbody,both front suspension arms and welding repairs to n/s/f chassis.fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 28 Mar 2007 46,344 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 46,344 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 45,011 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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J431 NDG is a 1992 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1992 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 54,188 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 J431 NDG, 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 34 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J431 NDG registered?

J431 NDG is a 1992 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 5 February 1992.

Is J431 NDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J431 NDG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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