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J53 OLJ

1991 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

14,716 mi
Last recorded14,716 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Vitara51,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ53 OLJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 14,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 12,747 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

all brake pipes corroded

all fuel pipes corroded

both sides sills corroded / sill kit fitted

steering / suspension has play

vehicle structure / chassis corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2016 12,747 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear bit missing and centre box leaking (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

all brake pipes corroded

all fuel pipes corroded

both sides sills corroded / sill kit fitted

steering / suspension has play

vehicle structure / chassis corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2015 140,429 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2015 10,425 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2014 7,278 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 4,720 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 1,249 miles

Exhaust bracket missing but system still secure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front no plate cracked

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside wiper split

Offside rear indicator lense cracked

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 1,249 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust bracket missing but system still secure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front no plate cracked

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside wiper split

Offside rear indicator lense cracked

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 98,223 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 96,787 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 94,528 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 93,376 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 93,372 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 90,533 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside rear position light lens broken

Fail 7 Feb 2008 90,528 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside rear position light lens broken

Pass 2 May 2007 89,921 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 87,167 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2006 87,167 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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J53 OLJ is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 J53 OLJ, 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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J53 OLJ is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 10 October 1991.

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The MOT history for J53 OLJ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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