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J556 TWO

1991 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,197 mi
Last recorded26,197 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2010
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Vitara51,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ556 TWO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2010 26,197 miles

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

surface corrsion on metal fuel lines

Fail 21 Sep 2010 26,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

surface corrsion on metal fuel lines

Pass 16 Apr 2009 22,776 miles

all tyre sidewalls perished and cracked

corrosion to body mounts

corrosion to both front inner wings under connet

corrosion to chassis

floor pan heavily corroded

fuel pipes corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

metal brake pipes corrodding

wwelding repairs covered in underseal

Fail 11 Apr 2009 22,724 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all tyre sidewalls perished and cracked

corrosion to body mounts

corrosion to both front inner wings under connet

corrosion to chassis

floor pan heavily corroded

fuel pipes corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

metal brake pipes corrodding

wwelding repairs covered in underseal

Pass 3 Oct 2007 20,080 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 20,067 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 17,376 miles

n/s/f screen washer not working

unable to see front brake discs/pads fully

Fail 7 Apr 2006 17,241 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

n/s/f screen washer not working

unable to see front brake discs/pads fully?

Pass 26 Apr 2005 14,757 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2005 14,747 miles

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

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

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

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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J556 TWO is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J556 TWO, 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 J556 TWO registered?

J556 TWO is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 18 October 1991.

Is J556 TWO safe to buy?

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