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J449 DYO

1992 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

9,153 mi
Last recorded9,153 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 1992 Suzuki Vitara54,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ449 DYO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2014 9,153 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2013 140,025 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 6,935 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 5,598 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2011 5,596 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2010 4,673 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 4,669 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 657 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 648 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 95,666 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 89,808 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2007 89,804 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2006 83,759 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 83,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

front too rear fuel lines corroding

Pass 11 Aug 2005 81,177 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2005 81,177 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

offside front brake binding slighy

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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J449 DYO is a 1992 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 J449 DYO, 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 J449 DYO registered?

J449 DYO is a 1992 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 5 May 1992.

Is J449 DYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J449 DYO shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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