1992 Suzuki Vitara 1.6L Petrol · J491 FSR
1992 Suzuki Vitara (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06 Feb 1992. Recorded mileage 1,349 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI VITARA
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 1,349 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J491 FSR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2025
- 1,349 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J491 FSR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Suzuki Vitara (J491 FSR) between October 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded front to rear / leaking (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))”.
J491 FSR Mileage History
- 14/10/202297,514 mi
- 10/11/2023177 mi-97,337 mi
- 10/01/2024199 mi+22 mi
- 15/01/20251,349 mi+1,150 mi
Average of roughly -42,614 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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