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J490 MLO

1992 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,603 mi
Last recorded1,603 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2011
Typical for 1992 Suzuki Vitara54,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ490 MLO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2011 1,603 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside inner rear arch corroded, but not near a prescribed area due to seats and belts being removed

offside inner front arch corroded

offside inner rear arch corroded, but not near a prescribed area due to seats and belts being removed

rear prop shaft - rear hardy spicer worn

rear seat belts removed

rear seats removed

Fail 14 Feb 2011 1,589 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nudge bar insecure

offside inner front arch corroded

rear prop shaft - rear hardy spicer worn

Pass 23 Jul 2010 475 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 470 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 92,754 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 92,744 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2008 91,999 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2007 89,440 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake hoses ferrules corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

slight wear n/s/f suspension lower ball joint

Pass 26 Oct 2007 89,440 miles

brake hoses ferrules corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

slight wear n/s/f suspension lower ball joint

Pass 10 Oct 2006 86,802 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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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J490 MLO is a 1992 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J490 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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J490 MLO is a 1992 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 11 March 1992.

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