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J486 MNF

1991 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

85,542 mi
Last recorded85,542 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Vitara51,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ486 MNF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2011 85,542 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 85,541 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 83,527 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2010 83,527 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2009 81,779 miles

FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS WORN WITH PLAY

Fail 18 Sep 2009 81,779 miles

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

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

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

FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS WORN WITH PLAY

Pass 24 Sep 2008 80,321 miles

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Fail 24 Sep 2008 80,321 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Pass 21 Sep 2007 77,842 miles

EXHAUST FRONT PIPE WQEAK †O/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER DAMP †W/SCREEN DAMAGE PRESENT †REAR FUEL PIPES VERY RUSTY †N/S/F OUTER CV BOOT PERISHED

Fail 11 Sep 2007 77,842 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

N/S/F OUTER CV BOOT PERISHED †REAR EX SECTION WEAK

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

WINDSCREEN DAMAGE PRESENT †O/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER DAMP †REAR FUEL PIPES VERY WEAK WITH RUST

Pass 14 Sep 2006 76,110 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 72,756 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 72,756 miles

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

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

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

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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J486 MNF is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 J486 MNF, 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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J486 MNF is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 27 September 1991.

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