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J968 MVU

1991 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,802 mi
Last recorded89,802 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2008
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Vitara51,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ968 MVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2008 89,802 miles

Front wheel arch bottom corroded

Front wiper blades are deteriated

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

OSR wheel arch corroded

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 89,462 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front wheel arch bottom corroded

Front wiper blades are deteriated

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

OSR wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 71,484 miles

Front OS lower wing holed and corroded

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Unable to access NS and OS outer body sills due to plastic covers

Fail 7 Jun 2007 71,186 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front o/s lower wing corner holed and corroded

unable to acess n/s and o/s outer body sills due to plastic covers

Pass 6 Jun 2006 58,594 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 58,594 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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J968 MVU is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J968 MVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J968 MVU registered?

J968 MVU is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 August 1991.

Is J968 MVU safe to buy?

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