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J704 CES

1991 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

13,973 mi
Last recorded13,973 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2008
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Vitara51,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ704 CES
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2008 13,973 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 11,579 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 11,579 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

battery insecure tray area corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2005 9,973 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2005 9,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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J704 CES is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 J704 CES, 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 J704 CES registered?

J704 CES is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J704 CES safe to buy?

The MOT history for J704 CES shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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