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F382 OBP

1988 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,458 mi
Last recorded52,458 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2009
Typical for 1988 Suzuki Vitara32,773 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF382 OBP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2009 52,458 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 88,500 miles

EVIDENCE THAT OVERSIZE TYRES RUB CHASSIS BUT PLENTY OF CLEARANCE ON STANDARD LOCK TO LOCK CHECK?

LITTLE CLEARANCE OSF SPRING TO LEG ON LOCK.

MUCH MODIFIED VEHICLE. MUDDY UNDERSIDE

Fail 4 Jun 2008 88,218 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

EVIDENCE THAT OVERSIZE TYRES RUB CHASSIS BUT PLENTY OF CLEARANCE ON STANDARD LOCK TO LOCK CHECK?

LITTLE CLEARANCE OSF SPRING TO LEG ON LOCK.

MUCH MODIFIED VEHICLE. MUDDY UNDERSIDE

Pass 16 Jun 2007 83,905 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 83,129 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 82,422 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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F382 OBP is a 1988 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F382 OBP, 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 F382 OBP registered?

F382 OBP is a 1988 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 11 November 1988.

Is F382 OBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F382 OBP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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