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J889 BRA

1991 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,236 mi
Last recorded47,236 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2013
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Vitara51,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ889 BRA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2013 47,236 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2013 47,236 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 37,480 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

both front brake discs rusty/pitted

engine/gearbox oil leak

n/s and o/s floor to sill edges very rusty not holed

underside off vehicle been very heavly undersealed

Pass 8 Nov 2011 37,480 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

both front brake discs rusty/pitted

engine/gearbox oil leak

n/s and o/s floor to sill edges very rusty not holed

underside off vehicle been very heavly undersealed

Pass 9 Jan 2009 33,402 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 28,069 miles

under vehicle newly under sealed

Pass 13 Jan 2007 23,883 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 17,722 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 7 Jan 2006 17,722 miles

both front brakes binding slightly

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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J889 BRA is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J889 BRA, 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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J889 BRA is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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