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F989 EFL

1989 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

94,402 mi
Last recorded94,402 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2006
Typical for 1989 Suzuki Vitara40,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF989 EFL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2006 94,402 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 94,402 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 28 Feb 2006 94,368 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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F989 EFL 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 33.3%.

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 F989 EFL, 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 F989 EFL registered?

F989 EFL is a 1989 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 12 May 1989.

Is F989 EFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F989 EFL shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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