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J891 RPE

1991 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

63,094 mi
Last recorded63,094 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2010
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Vitara51,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ891 RPE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2010 63,094 miles

Battery insecure

Front number plate deteriorated

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

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

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

Rear door handle broken but works

Fail 11 Feb 2010 63,077 miles

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

Battery insecure

Front number plate deteriorated

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

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

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

Rear door handle broken but works

Pass 3 Mar 2009 90,195 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)

slight damage to front no plate

Fail 2 Mar 2009 90,195 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

slight damage to front no plate

Pass 25 Feb 2008 88,632 miles

movement in steering.

slight gas leak from center of exhaust system.

tread depths: n/s/f on 9mm, o/s/f on 4mm, n/s/r on 3mm, o/s/r on 9mm

Fail 14 Feb 2008 88,630 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

movement in steering.

slight gas leak from center of exhaust system.

tread depths: n/s/f on 9mm, o/s/f on 4mm, n/s/r on 3mm, o/s/r on 9mm

Pass 5 Mar 2007 83,490 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 93,480 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 6 Dec 2005 88,774 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake servo hose starting to split

feul pipes very rusty

nearside rear seat belt stalk cover missing

rear brake flexi hose starting to perish

rear exhaust box getting weak

starting to corrode around nearside rear suspension mounting

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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J891 RPE is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 J891 RPE, 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 J891 RPE registered?

J891 RPE is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 6 December 1991.

Is J891 RPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J891 RPE shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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