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F768 FGO

1989 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,686 mi
Last recorded42,686 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2007
Typical for 1989 Suzuki Vitara40,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF768 FGO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2007 42,686 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 42,686 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake fluid getting low.

chasiss legs corroding.

corrosion on front+rear suspension.

front brake pads starting to wear down.

front+rear shock absorbers starting to get soft.

fuel lines corroding.

hydrocarbons getting hihg at natural idle.

minor leak around front pipe exhaust.

n/s/r mud guard becoming insecure.

n/s/r+o/s/f floor pans corroding around body mounts.

nail in n/s/r tyre.

no rear seats fitted at time of test.

o/s+n/s/f drivers/passengers doors corroding.

o/s+n/s/f wishbone bushes starting to deteriorate.

rear floor pans corroding.

slight cut in o/s+n/s/f seatbelts.

Pass 1 Feb 2006 33,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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F768 FGO is a 1989 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F768 FGO, 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 F768 FGO registered?

F768 FGO is a 1989 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 3 January 1989.

Is F768 FGO safe to buy?

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