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J465 DPW

1992 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

72,961 mi
Last recorded72,961 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Suzuki Vitara54,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ465 DPW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 72,961 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 71,530 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 71,530 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 70,485 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 70,483 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 68,368 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 66,887 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 66,855 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2017 66,549 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 61,659 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 61,659 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Both front and offside rear tyres sidewalls cracked but not through to cords or plys

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 56,374 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 52,135 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 50,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

tyres perishing in treads

Pass 30 Mar 2011 45,377 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 40,780 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 35,837 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 31,903 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 26,140 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 26,140 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 22,073 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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J465 DPW is a 1992 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 J465 DPW, 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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J465 DPW is a 1992 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 7 April 1992.

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