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J593 VBF

1992 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

44,776 mi
Last recorded44,776 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Suzuki Vitara54,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ593 VBF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 44,776 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 44,755 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Upper Axle with loose fixing bolts fixing (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch and sill backing corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing next to body mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Axle modified so that vehicle stability is impaired mounting missing (5.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drag link end modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 44,739 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure trailing arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure trailing arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Axle insecure (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 35,090 miles

Front wings corroded

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside inner sill corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2021 32,933 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all underbody /suspension showing signs of corrosion

Fail 26 Jan 2021 32,932 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill next to driver seat belt mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all underbody / suspension showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2019 32,243 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 32,243 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 31,569 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread wearing.

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread wearing

Pass 16 Jun 2017 30,959 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 30,387 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 29,570 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 29,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 28,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 27,724 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 26,710 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 26,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 25,604 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 24,630 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 23,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 22,629 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 21,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 20,937 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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J593 VBF is a 1992 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 J593 VBF, 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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J593 VBF is a 1992 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 17 July 1992.

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