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F385 LNK

1988 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,969 mi
Last recorded99,969 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 1988 Suzuki Vitara32,773 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF385 LNK
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2011 99,969 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2010 99,952 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2010 99,952 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2009 84,481 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 83,921 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 82,992 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 82,048 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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F385 LNK is a 1988 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F385 LNK, 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 F385 LNK registered?

F385 LNK is a 1988 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 9 December 1988.

Is F385 LNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F385 LNK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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