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F540 KNA

1989 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,919 mi
Last recorded52,919 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2010
Typical for 1989 Suzuki Vitara40,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF540 KNA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2010 52,919 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all 4 tyres slightly protrude past wheel arches

all fuel and brake pipes coated in waxoyl.

corrosion in o/s/f inner wing,not structural

plastic bumpers and sill trims missing,customer advises that vehicle set up for off road use too

Fail 2 Nov 2010 52,919 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all 4 tyres slightly protrude past wheel arches

all fuel and brake pipes coated in waxoyl.

corrosion in o/s/f inner wing,not structural

plastic bumpers and sill trims missing,customer advises that vehicle set up for off road use too

Pass 10 Nov 2007 52,690 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 52,408 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 52,408 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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F540 KNA is a 1989 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F540 KNA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F540 KNA registered?

F540 KNA is a 1989 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 15 March 1989.

Is F540 KNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F540 KNA 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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