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G145 BAF

1989 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,530 mi
Last recorded45,530 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2010
Typical for 1989 Suzuki Vitara40,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG145 BAF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2010 45,530 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 45,527 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Fail 18 Dec 2009 45,524 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front diff excessive play

Pass 26 Nov 2008 37,888 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 37,877 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 34,817 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 34,817 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 31,355 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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G145 BAF is a 1989 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G145 BAF, 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 G145 BAF registered?

G145 BAF is a 1989 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 September 1989.

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