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J958 BAR

1991 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

7,810 mi
Last recorded7,810 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Vitara51,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ958 BAR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 7,810 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 7,810 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 3,221 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 1,470 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 1,456 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 98,724 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 98,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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J958 BAR is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 J958 BAR, 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 J958 BAR registered?

J958 BAR is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 6 August 1991.

Is J958 BAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J958 BAR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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