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J844 LVR

1991 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

19,035 mi
Last recorded19,035 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Vitara51,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ844 LVR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 19,035 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 19,023 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 15,035 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 15,023 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 12,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Nov 2011 12,988 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 12,988 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 11,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear tyres are perished

Pass 13 Oct 2009 6,124 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 6,124 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 98,809 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 93,529 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 93,529 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/f inner wing corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2006 87,087 miles

Condition of wiper blades

Corosion to both front brake pipe & hose ferrules

Corosion to both front inner wings

Corosion to brake pipe across rear axle

Corosion to fuel pipes

Corosion to offside main brake pipe to loadvalve & brake pipe from loadvalve to flexi

Front brake balance 24% borderline

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Feb 2006 87,061 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Condition of wiper blades

Corosion to both front brake ferrules

Corosion to both front inner wings

Corosion to brake pipe across rear axle

Corosion to fuel pipes

Corosion to offside main brake pipe to loadvalve & brake pipe from loadvalve to flexi

Front brake balance 24% borderline

Offside front tyre pressure low

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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J844 LVR is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 J844 LVR, 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 J844 LVR registered?

J844 LVR is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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