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J481 AAW

1992 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,932 mi
Last recorded18,932 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2011
Typical for 1992 Suzuki Vitara54,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ481 AAW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2011 18,932 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 13,150 miles

corrosion to brake pipes underside & coil springs

fitted sill covers unable to check

Fail 20 Sep 2010 13,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

corrosion to brake pipes underside & coil springs

fitted sill covers unable to check

Pass 18 Sep 2009 10,911 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 7,285 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 805 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 96,761 miles

all brake pipes corroded

n/s rear seat belt buckle broken

o/s wiper arm worn

plastic sill covers fitted

rear floor corroded around body mountings

slight wear in front antiroll bar links

Fail 7 Apr 2006 96,671 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

all other brake pipes surface corrosion

n/s rear seat belt buckle broken

o/s wiper arm worn

plastic sill covers fitted

rear floor corroded around body mountings

slight wear in front antiroll bar links

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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J481 AAW is a 1992 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J481 AAW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J481 AAW?

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What year was J481 AAW registered?

J481 AAW is a 1992 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J481 AAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J481 AAW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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