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J589 YMS

1992 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2006
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

22,561 mi
Last recorded22,561 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2006
Typical for 1992 Suzuki Vitara54,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ589 YMS
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2006 22,561 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

battery support starting to corrod

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front pads low

fuel pipes corroded but not leaking

main beam tell tale inop

nearside headlight suround insecure †

nearside rear metal panel corroded and part missing †

offside rear tyre on 3mm

rear bumper slighty in secure

rear mud flap moumtings corroded

screen wash bottle insecure

seal on fuel cap starting to perish.

slight dampness at steering box

slight scoring on windscreen

vehicle only just passed the parking brake roller brake test.

Pass 8 Nov 2005 16,479 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 16,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2005 15,895 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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J589 YMS is a 1992 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 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 J589 YMS, 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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What year was J589 YMS registered?

J589 YMS is a 1992 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 5 June 1992.

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