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F765 JFJ

1989 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,968 mi
Last recorded77,968 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 1989 Suzuki Vitara40,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF765 JFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 77,968 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre rear and rear metal brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front under bonnet inner wing corroded

Oil leak ()

aux drive belt noisy

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking

nearside and offside under body wheel arches corroded

offside door and wing damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2016 75,739 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

both doors and offside front wing corroded

nearside and offside front under body wheel arches corroded

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded not supporting panel

spare tyre defective

Fail 29 Jan 2016 75,739 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

both doors and offside front wing corroded

nearside and offside front under body wheel arches corroded

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded not supporting panel

spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Jan 2015 75,364 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Some corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 23 Jan 2014 75,326 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 75,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

NOTE RFR 8342 refers to the rear rear brakes

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 75,360 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 75,340 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 74,425 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 69,062 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 69,062 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 63,752 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 58,421 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 53,072 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 53,003 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 47,489 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 47,489 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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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F765 JFJ is a 1989 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 F765 JFJ, 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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What year was F765 JFJ registered?

F765 JFJ is a 1989 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 January 1989.

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