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J977 CYR

1991 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,121 mi
Last recorded83,121 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Vitara51,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ977 CYR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 83,121 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2015 83,116 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2014 82,805 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Near side hand brake cable insecure clip damaged

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 81,404 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Fail 24 May 2013 81,316 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2012 78,558 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2010 77,477 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 77,477 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 73,171 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 73,171 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 69,811 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 69,811 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 64,538 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 64,538 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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J977 CYR is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J977 CYR, 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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J977 CYR is a 1991 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 November 1991.

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