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G159 UAR

1989 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,172 mi
Last recorded48,172 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Suzuki Vitara40,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG159 UAR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 48,172 miles

All rear suspension components slightly corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to n/s/r & o/s/r body mountings (body side)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All pipes

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both rear seats

Slight blow from rear exhaust box

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 48,153 miles

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing Steering arm (2.1.3 (d))

All rear suspension components slightly corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to n/s/r & o/s/r body mountings (body side)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All pipes

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both rear seats

Slight blow from rear exhaust box

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 48,105 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

perishing and cracking in all 4 tyres

Pass 20 Jul 2024 47,718 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2024 47,718 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2024 47,718 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

All rear fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 42,595 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 30,744 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 30,738 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 21,989 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges and slightly perished

small dent in nearside front wheel rim

Pass 16 Aug 2011 21,989 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 21,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front tyres starting to perish and wear on inside edges

Pass 3 Nov 2010 21,126 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion at boot floor,rear crossmember.lift in front lower ball joints.wide wheels fitted,tyres perishing,o/s/r nailed.n/s/r lamp loose.welding repair to rear axle beam.o/s/f s/belt stalk sticking. unable to check outer sills.

Fail 26 Oct 2010 21,126 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion at boot floor,rear crossmember.lift in front lower ball joints.wide wheels fitted,tyres perishing,o/s/r nailed.n/s/r lamp loose.welding repair to rear axle beam.o/s/f s/belt stalk sticking. unable to check outer sills.

Pass 13 Nov 2009 15,422 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Nov 2009 15,393 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 13,502 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 13,503 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Off side rear bump stop missing

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Jul 2007 9,224 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Near & off sice wipers split

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Off side rear bump stop missing

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 1,712 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 1,712 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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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G159 UAR is a 1989 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 G159 UAR, 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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G159 UAR is a 1989 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 26 August 1989.

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