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J56 YWA

1991 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,793 mi
Last recorded32,793 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Vitara51,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ56 YWA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 32,793 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated glued gaiter just starting to split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 28,429 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 25,894 miles

some light corrosion not considered excessive

Pass 24 Jan 2022 24,008 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 17,346 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2015 16,770 miles

osr service and park brakes getting lazy

under side of car corroded in various places

Pass 6 Dec 2014 16,715 miles

1 under side of car corroded invarious places

2 front to rear metal brake pipe at rear and metal fuel pipes corroded

3 nsf inner bay near leg top mount corroded

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)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 15,769 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 12,722 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2012

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 10,366 miles

1 both under sills corroded 2 plastic outer sill covers fitted 3 both front tyres cracking on sidewalls 4front to rear metal brake pipe corroded near comp valve

1 osf metal brake pipe corroded near flexi 2 fuel pipes corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 5,395 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 5,394 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 5,392 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

O/S F suspension top mounting bolt missing

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 719 miles

both rear tyres and nsf tyre periishing on outer side walls

Fail 17 Mar 2009 719 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres and nsf tyre periishing on outer side walls

Pass 26 Mar 2008 95,059 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 95,059 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 88,701 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 88,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre sidewall starting to split

nearside rear seat not fitted

surface corrosion rear brake pipe ferrule

windscreen damage not exceeding 40mm in swept area

Pass 24 Nov 2005 85,409 miles

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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J56 YWA is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J56 YWA, 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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J56 YWA is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 23 September 1991.

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