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F129 NLC

1988 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,390 mi
Last recorded95,390 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 1988 Suzuki Vitara32,773 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF129 NLC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2010 95,390 miles

Engine and gearbox oil leaks.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 95,385 miles

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

Engine and gearbox oil leaks.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 94,919 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 94,913 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 90,724 miles

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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F129 NLC is a 1988 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 32,773 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 F129 NLC, 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 38 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F129 NLC registered?

F129 NLC is a 1988 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 25 November 1988.

Is F129 NLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F129 NLC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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