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G339 VDL

1989 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

26,202 mi
Last recorded26,202 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 1989 Suzuki Vitara40,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG339 VDL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 26,202 miles

Brake lines starting to corrode

Slight movement front lower wishbone front bushes

Pass 19 Jun 2012 22,275 miles

front to rear rigid pipes corroded

oil leak

osf rigid brake pipe corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2012 22,272 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front to rear rigid pipes corroded

oil leak

osf rigid brake pipe corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2011 20,505 miles

as vt 30 copy

Fail 28 Jun 2011 20,486 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

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

stone chip in nearside headlamp

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2010 17,535 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

HC's tested at 2000 rpm

Oil leak

floor pans corroded

offside rear chassis corroded and small hole

stone chip in nearside headlamp

Pass 29 Jun 2009 14,700 miles

battery insecure

free play at steering wheel

front to rear fuel lines rusty

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

oil leak

small hole in chassie

Pass 23 Jun 2008 12,112 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 12,111 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine idle rough

oil leak

slight exhaust blow from manifold area

Pass 25 Jun 2007 9,317 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 9,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 5,700 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 5,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

free play at steering wheel

movement in nearside front seat

nearside front outer cv gaitor perished

oil leak

play in steering joints

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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G339 VDL is a 1989 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 G339 VDL, 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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G339 VDL is a 1989 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 9 September 1989.

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