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J91 UPU

1991 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

45,485 mi
Last recorded45,485 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Vitara51,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ91 UPU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 45,485 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 43,990 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 42,277 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 39,727 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 37,496 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 33,806 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 33,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 29,758 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 22,673 miles

Oil leak

noisy diff when driven

Pass 1 Mar 2012 15,692 miles

all brake pipes coated in grease (cannot assess condition)

fuel pipe at o/s/r chassis rail corroded

o/s/f lower suspension ball joint creaking in operation

rear differential noise in operation

Pass 15 Feb 2011 8,713 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 803 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2010 803 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 90,749 miles

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

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

engine misfiring- barely legal emissions!

Fail 2 Mar 2009 90,749 miles

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

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

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

engine misfiring- barely legal emissions!

Pass 8 Mar 2008 82,032 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 74,743 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 66,096 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 66,096 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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J91 UPU is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 J91 UPU, 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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J91 UPU is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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