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J446 EVH

1991 Suzuki Vitara

Pink Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

14,100 mi
Last recorded14,100 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Vitara51,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ446 EVH
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1991
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 14,100 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 13,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 13,011 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front small hole inner sill not effecting strength

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front body mounting corroded but not holed

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 13,002 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front small hole inner sill not effecting strength

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front body mounting corroded but not holed

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 10,474 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on offside and nearside front inner sills

fuel tank has damp patches

heavy surface corrosion on chassis at rear and top spring mountings

offside front chassis to body mounting heavily corroded

offside inner valance slight corroded near brake servo

rear axle corroded

unable to assess sills due to covers

Fail 28 Aug 2017 10,472 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort no readings (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort no readings (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on offside and nearside front inner sills

fuel tank has damp patches

heavy surface corrosion on chassis at rear and top spring mountings

offside front chassis to body mounting heavily corroded

offside inner valance slight corroded near brake servo

rear axle corroded

unable to assess sills due to covers

*** In my opinion it is dangerous to drive as footbrake reading 40% and handbrake reading 5%. **

Pass 31 Aug 2016 9,052 miles

offside front inner wing corroded not near load bearing

Fail 18 Aug 2016 9,052 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front inner wing corroded not near load bearing

Pass 20 Aug 2015 7,174 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Aug 2015 7,112 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2014 4,500 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Aug 2014 4,500 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Aug 2013 1,357 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 1,357 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 98,261 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2012 98,258 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 95,020 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 95,020 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 88,719 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 88,719 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2009 85,850 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 84,304 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 84,304 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 82,431 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 82,431 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 80,661 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 80,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2005 78,859 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2005

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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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J446 EVH is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara in Pink with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 J446 EVH, 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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J446 EVH is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 12 August 1991.

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