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J664 CYO

1991 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

10,412 mi
Last recorded10,412 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2013
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Vitara51,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ664 CYO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2013 10,412 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 10,259 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2012 97,585 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 87,668 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 23 Nov 2011 87,668 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 16 Apr 2011 87,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 May 2010 76,996 miles

both front lower arms, movement in front bushes

o/s/r brakes area damp but with no obvious leak when pedal held under pressure.

rear diff leaking badly

rear tyres perished

slight interaction to rear lights

slight play to both rear wheels

Fail 4 May 2010 76,996 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

both front lower arms, movement in front bushes

o/s/r brakes area damp but with no obvious leak when pedal held under pressure.

rear diff leaking badly

rear tyres perished

slight interaction to rear lights

slight play to both rear wheels

Pass 5 May 2009 60,311 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s h/brake effort close to limit

oil leak from engine

oil leak from rear axle

Fail 1 May 2009 60,203 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s h/brake effort close to limit

oil leak from engine

oil leak from rear axle

Pass 30 Apr 2008 57,741 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 55,723 miles

small area of rust on nearside front chassis

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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J664 CYO is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 J664 CYO, 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 J664 CYO registered?

J664 CYO is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J664 CYO safe to buy?

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