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J822 PPR

1991 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

52,650 mi
Last recorded52,650 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Vitara51,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ822 PPR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 52,650 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all four coil springs corroeded

brake servo corroeded

exhaust corroeded

front discs corroeded

fuel pipes corroeded

n/s/f wing corroeded

power steering pipes corroeded

Fail 14 Feb 2014 52,650 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all four coil springs corroeded

brake servo corroeded

exhaust corroeded

front discs corroeded

fuel pipes corroeded

n/s/f wing corroeded

power steering pipes corroeded

Pass 8 Dec 2012 52,347 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 51,791 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2011 51,791 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2009 49,279 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2009 49,271 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 12 May 2008 44,154 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2008 44,154 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 May 2007 39,129 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2007 39,129 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 May 2006 33,571 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 33,571 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2005 28,394 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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J822 PPR is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J822 PPR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J822 PPR registered?

J822 PPR is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 7 October 1991.

Is J822 PPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J822 PPR shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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