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A15 TMR

1989 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

98,757 mi
Last recorded98,757 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2008
Typical for 1989 Suzuki Vitara40,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 TMR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2008 98,757 miles

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

corossion around underbody areas

covers fitted over sills

Fail 7 Mar 2008 98,757 miles

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

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

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

corossion around underbody areas

covers fitted over sills

Pass 30 Mar 2007 96,733 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 96,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

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

n/s top suspension leg mount rusted

o/s and n/s rear inner wheelarches rusting

o/s/r handbrake hanging loose

outer sill covers fitted

this vehicle has had extensive welding

Pass 24 Oct 2005 92,424 miles

oil leak

welding repairs heavly undersealed

Fail 17 Oct 2005 92,424 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2005 92,424 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Front Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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A15 TMR is a 1989 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1989 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 40,192 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 A15 TMR, 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 37 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A15 TMR registered?

A15 TMR is a 1989 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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