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J505 MTT

1991 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

9,453 mi
Last recorded9,453 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Vitara51,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ505 MTT
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 9,453 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 3,847 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 3,847 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 99,140 miles

corrosion:- front to rear metal brake and fuel pipes

exhaust box

front numberplate

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2014 94,666 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 94,662 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 94,557 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 94,498 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 94,350 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 94,340 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 94,169 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 94,165 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 93,955 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 93,915 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre starting to crack

n/s/r tyre side wall starting to crack

o/s/f wheel binding a little

o/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 10 Mar 2006 93,651 miles

o/s/r tyre on limit

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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J505 MTT is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J505 MTT, 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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J505 MTT is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 November 1991.

Is J505 MTT safe to buy?

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