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A80 PAR

1989 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

4,187 mi
Last recorded4,187 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 1989 Suzuki Vitara40,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA80 PAR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 4,187 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 1 May 2015 2,752 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

boot door handle broken but still able to allow access

offside front drive shaft gaiter insecure

Fail 29 Apr 2015 2,752 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

boot door handle broken but still able to allow access

offside front drive shaft gaiter insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2014 101,248 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2014 101,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2013 98,853 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2013 98,853 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2012 96,659 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2011 94,422 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 94,416 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front no plate damadged but legible

oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2011 94,396 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front no plate damadged but legible

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2010 92,552 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 92,552 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 90,371 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2009 90,371 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 89,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2008 89,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 87,775 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 86,156 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 86,156 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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A80 PAR is a 1989 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 A80 PAR, 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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A80 PAR is a 1989 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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