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J848 LVR

1991 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

83,845 mi
Last recorded83,845 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2007
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Vitara51,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ848 LVR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2007 83,845 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 83,843 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 81,302 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 81,302 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2005 73,481 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 73,481 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2005 73,481 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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 LVR is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 J848 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J848 LVR registered?

J848 LVR is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J848 LVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J848 LVR shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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