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J93 FOU

1991 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,864 mi
Last recorded16,864 miles
Recorded on27 May 2009
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Vitara51,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ93 FOU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2009 16,864 miles

bolts loose on roll cage but seat belt not conected

front brake pads low

n/s and o/s front shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

o/s wing mirror casing damaged

o/s/rear tyre getting low on tread

petrol pipes heavily rusted

unable to check outersills fully due to side pannels fitted

Fail 8 May 2009 16,854 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 16,842 miles

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

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

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

brake fluid level low

front brake pads wearing low

fuel lines corroded

heavy flaking corrosion on n/s engine bay panel

n/s and o/s front shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

o/s rear tyre low on tread and perishing

o/s wing mirror casing damaged

rollcage bolts loose

unable to check outersills fully due to sidepanels fitted

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to lower panels fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2008 15,277 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Jan 2008 15,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 13,168 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 13,164 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel pipes corroded (but not leaking)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 9,364 miles

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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J93 FOU is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 J93 FOU, 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 J93 FOU registered?

J93 FOU is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 11 September 1991.

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