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J541 LKN

1991 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,030 mi
Last recorded93,030 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Vitara51,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ541 LKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 93,030 miles

brake pipes corroded across rear axle

break pipes obscured by under guard

oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2015 92,985 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2014 91,069 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyres perished/cracking

Fail 27 Jan 2014 91,069 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyres perished/cracking

nearside front tyre perished/cracking

Pass 15 Jan 2013 88,372 miles

Both front tyres cracking/perishing

both rear tyres cracking/perishing

Fail 14 Jan 2013 88,372 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front tyres cracking/perishing

both rear tyres cracking/perishing

Pass 21 Dec 2011 86,234 miles

all 4 tyres cracking/perishing

Fail 20 Dec 2011 86,234 miles

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

all 4 tyres cracking/perishing

Pass 14 Jan 2011 86,153 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 86,147 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 85,829 miles

age-cracks noted on all tyres.

Pass 15 Dec 2008 85,500 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 84,987 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 84,358 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 84,358 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2005 83,690 miles

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

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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J541 LKN is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J541 LKN, 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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What year was J541 LKN registered?

J541 LKN is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 18 October 1991.

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