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G161 JWP

1990 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

37,668 mi
Last recorded37,668 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 1990 Suzuki Vitara42,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG161 JWP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 37,668 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2008 37,453 miles

ADVISE OIL LEAKING REAR TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT 1.6MM

Pass 23 Oct 2007 35,777 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

rear number plate fading

Fail 22 Oct 2007 35,765 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

rear number plate fading

Pass 20 Oct 2006 31,928 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 31,928 miles

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

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

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

both rear shockabsorbers starting to deteriorate

brake pipe front to rear starting to corrode badly at rear

off side front brake pipe starting to corrode badly

rear fuel pipes corroding badly

Pass 17 Oct 2005 29,653 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 29,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

near side rear floor area under vehicle starting to corrode badly

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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G161 JWP is a 1990 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1990 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 42,480 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 G161 JWP, 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 36 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G161 JWP registered?

G161 JWP is a 1990 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 5 April 1990.

Is G161 JWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G161 JWP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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