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F880 PJD

1988 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,743 mi
Last recorded19,743 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2009
Typical for 1988 Suzuki Vitara32,773 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF880 PJD
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2009 19,743 miles

some endfloat to rear hubs

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

battery insecure

corrosion to offside front inner wing

damage to offside door and rear wing

engine/transmission oil leaks

nearside door mirror body cracked

nearside front tyre worn

Pass 24 Oct 2008 16,406 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 16,406 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

corrosion to offside and nearside rear floor where it mounts to chassis

corrosion to offside front wing and rear wing

damage to offside door rear wing and nearside door mirror head

engine/transmission oil leaks

offside door window winder missing

play to nearside front suspension strutt

some endfloat to nearside and offside rear wheel hubs

Pass 13 Feb 2007 11,839 miles

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

body damage to offside door and rear wing

corrosion to offside rear wing

oil leaks to engine/transmission/rear axle

play to steering box

Pass 23 Dec 2005 8,059 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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F880 PJD is a 1988 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F880 PJD, 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.

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What year was F880 PJD registered?

F880 PJD is a 1988 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 23 November 1988.

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