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J554 SFA

1992 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,110 mi
Last recorded82,110 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 1992 Suzuki Vitara54,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ554 SFA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 82,110 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 82,110 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 82,110 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 82,110 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 82,110 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 82,110 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

center exhaust rubber split but exhaust still supported

offside front tyre inner sidewall cut but no cords visable

Pass 17 Jun 2010 82,110 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 11 Jun 2010 82,110 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 3 Jun 2010 82,110 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

fuel pipes inscure under vehicle, may rub on vehicle

offside rear tyre starting to perish

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 3 Nov 2008 81,803 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 78,071 miles

ADV LIGHT COIRROSION ON CHASSIS †ADV FUEL PIPES CORRODING †ADV SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS †ADV REAR BRAKE PIPES CORR †ADV LIFT IN O/S LOWER BALL JOINTODING

Pass 16 Jan 2006 70,294 miles

Lower wishbones are corroded †Lower ball joints are worn †Centre joint is corroded and weak †Chassis brace is corroded and weak near tank mounts †Rear brakes are not working together

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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J554 SFA is a 1992 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J554 SFA, 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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J554 SFA is a 1992 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 14 February 1992.

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