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G189 JVF

1990 Suzuki Vitara

Purple Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,701 mi
Last recorded84,701 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 1990 Suzuki Vitara42,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG189 JVF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1990
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2010 84,701 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs pitted

front to rear fuel pipes rusty

Fail 20 Aug 2010 84,699 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs pitted

front to rear fuel pipes rusty

Pass 22 May 2009 83,537 miles

no rear seat's

Fail 22 May 2009 83,536 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

no rear seat's

Pass 22 Mar 2008 80,723 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 80,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 10 Jul 2007 80,514 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

unable to fully inspect n/s sill due to plastic cover

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

o/s/f head lamp glass damaged

o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

slight corrosion to chassis legs

slight damage to front number plate

slight hand brake travel

Pass 8 Jul 2006 78,157 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 74,319 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2005 74,315 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

battery insecure

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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G189 JVF is a 1990 Suzuki Vitara in Purple with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 G189 JVF, 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 G189 JVF registered?

G189 JVF is a 1990 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 5 January 1990.

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