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G178 EEV

1990 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,450 mi
Last recorded93,450 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 1990 Suzuki Vitara42,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG178 EEV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2012 93,450 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 90,475 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKES PITTED

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

OIL LEAKS

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 87,509 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 83,983 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 83,963 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 80,701 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 74,453 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 69,899 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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G178 EEV 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 87.5%.

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 G178 EEV, 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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G178 EEV is a 1990 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 May 1990.

Is G178 EEV safe to buy?

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