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J491 JPN

1992 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

846 mi
Last recorded846 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 1992 Suzuki Vitara54,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ491 JPN
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 846 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front chassis rails corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2015 846 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front chassis rails corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2014 97,752 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 97,752 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 94,626 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 91,263 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2011 89,407 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres cracking

o/s/f brake pipe to flexi starting to corrode and rear brake pipes

Pass 25 Mar 2010 87,931 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 86,239 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 83,573 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear metal brake pipes and fuel pipes next yr

Pass 4 Mar 2008 83,573 miles

rear metal brake pipes and fuel pipes next yr

Pass 6 Mar 2007 78,696 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 78,696 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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J491 JPN is a 1992 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J491 JPN, 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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J491 JPN is a 1992 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 23 January 1992.

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The MOT history for J491 JPN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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