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J784 BAU

1991 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

86,258 mi
Last recorded86,258 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Vitara51,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ784 BAU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 86,258 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 86,255 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 84,362 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 84,357 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 82,628 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 82,620 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust blow at tail pipe

slight oil weep at oil filter

slight play in both rear wheel bearing

slight play in n/s/f ball joint

slight weep at power stearing pump

Fail 4 Sep 2008 82,581 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fuel pipes corroded

o/s/f brake flexi ferrule corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2007 80,066 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 80,064 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

All welding poor

O/S/F brake pipe corroded

Rear mud flap corroded and holed

Slight misting O/S/F shock absorber

Pass 7 Sep 2006 77,775 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 77,775 miles

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

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

both rear door steps corroded †nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 9 Aug 2005

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

Pass 9 Aug 2005

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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J784 BAU is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 J784 BAU, 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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J784 BAU is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 15 October 1991.

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