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J975 YYG

1991 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

49,404 mi
Last recorded49,404 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Vitara51,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ975 YYG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 49,404 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advise rear brake discs back plates very rusty

Fail 10 Dec 2014 49,404 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advise rear brake discs back plates very rusty

Pass 5 Nov 2013 46,925 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 46,925 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 44,440 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

advise slight play in steering joints

Pass 10 Oct 2012 44,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

advise slight play in steering joints

Pass 12 Oct 2011 42,302 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 42,300 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2010 39,534 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 39,471 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Sep 2010 39,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

offside and nearside sills starting to corrod.

Pass 17 Sep 2009 37,029 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 37,029 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 34,560 miles

Wiper blades begun to split.Corrosion at o/s/r chassis.Slight play in front lower swivels.

Fail 26 Sep 2008 34,552 miles

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

Both handbrake cables' centre fasteners not used.

Nearside front brake pipe corroding.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp only just visible from rear. Nearside rear tyre has puncture. Fastening nut at o/s/f lower swivel does not look fully tightened.Battery not fully secure. Very slight interference between hazard and brake lights. Small amount of vertical

Small amount of vertical movement in both front lower swivels.

Fail 24 Sep 2008 34,540 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Both handbrake cables' centre fasteners not used.

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

Nearside front brake pipe corroding.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp only just visible from rear. Nearside rear tyre has puncture. Fastening nut at o/s/f lower swivel does not look fully tightened.Battery not fully secure. Very slight interference between hazard and brake lights. Small amount of vertical

Small amount of vertical movement in both front lower swivels.

Pass 22 Sep 2007 29,998 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 22,615 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

slight corrosion to nearside rear footwell

slight corrosion to offside rear floorpan/inner sill

Fail 14 Sep 2006 22,615 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Slight corrosion to nearside rear footwell

Slight corrosion to offside rear floorpan/inner sill

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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J975 YYG is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 J975 YYG, 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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J975 YYG is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 November 1991.

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