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F80 RWS

1989 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,700 mi
Last recorded76,700 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 1989 Suzuki Vitara40,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF80 RWS
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 76,700 miles

Rear body mount inner sill and inner arch areas corroding

front floors slight corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2018 72,585 miles

Offside track rod end slight play

tyres slight perishing

Pass 24 Jun 2017 68,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2017 68,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 68,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 67,297 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 66,065 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 66,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Ignition lights not working

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 65,146 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 18 Mar 2013 64,243 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 19 Mar 2012 63,196 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 62,009 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 62,009 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 60,389 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 58,505 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

noise on rear brakes

Pass 18 Mar 2008 56,184 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 54,717 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 52,867 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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F80 RWS is a 1989 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F80 RWS, 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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F80 RWS is a 1989 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 17 March 1989.

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