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J888 NYX

1991 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,572 mi
Last recorded18,572 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2011
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Vitara51,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 NYX
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2011 18,572 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

fuel cap temporary type

various body mounting areas heavily undersealed not allowing full inspection of areas

Fail 25 Mar 2011 18,572 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.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)

fuel cap temporary type

various body mounting areas heavily undersealed not allowing full inspection of areas

Pass 1 Jun 2010 15,234 miles

nsr brake binding slightly

Fail 1 Jun 2010 15,234 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nsr brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Aug 2009 12,472 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 8,139 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

front number plate fading

Fail 28 Aug 2008 8,131 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

front number plate fading

Pass 20 Mar 2007 6,434 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 6,434 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak from engine area

small stone chips on screen

Fail 13 Mar 2007 6,431 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

wiper blade mark on screen oil leak from engine area

Pass 16 Mar 2006 2,897 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2006 2,897 miles

fuel pipes corroded

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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J888 NYX is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J888 NYX, 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 J888 NYX registered?

J888 NYX is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 2 August 1991.

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