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J848 LHC

1991 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,668 mi
Last recorded93,668 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Vitara51,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ848 LHC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 93,668 miles

metal petrol pipes corroded front to rear

Pass 31 Oct 2012 90,700 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 86,760 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 86,759 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 80,645 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 77,920 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 75,247 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 75,212 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 72,628 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 68,690 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 68,641 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2005 66,421 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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J848 LHC is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J848 LHC, 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 J848 LHC registered?

J848 LHC is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 24 September 1991.

Is J848 LHC safe to buy?

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