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J478 MLO

1992 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,103 mi
Last recorded56,103 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 1992 Suzuki Vitara54,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ478 MLO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 56,103 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 55,971 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 55,971 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 55,958 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2006 53,164 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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J478 MLO is a 1992 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J478 MLO, 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 J478 MLO registered?

J478 MLO is a 1992 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J478 MLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J478 MLO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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