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G345 RBU

1989 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

56,809 mi
Last recorded56,809 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2019
Typical for 1989 Suzuki Vitara40,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG345 RBU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2019 56,809 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe leading to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe by silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

vehicle has general age related corrosion underneath

Fail 28 Dec 2019 56,809 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe leading to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe by silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

vehicle has general age related corrosion underneath

Pass 31 Dec 2018 56,115 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

vehicle has general age related corrosion underneath

Pass 8 Jan 2018 55,615 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front brake has slight bind when rotated

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

vehicle has general age related corrosion underneath

Pass 9 Jan 2017 54,523 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

vehicle has general age related corrosion underneath

Pass 20 Jan 2016 52,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear cross member showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2015 49,434 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 45,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake pipes have been waxoil

Fail 13 Jan 2014 45,984 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake pipes have been waxoil

Pass 22 Jan 2013 44,179 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 44,176 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 42,305 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 42,305 miles

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 42,180 miles

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

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

drivers seat belt receiver sticking

fuel pipes at rear near tank starting to corroed

Fail 8 May 2010 42,169 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 May 2010 42,169 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 41,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 May 2008 39,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2008 39,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2007 38,736 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 38,736 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2006 37,407 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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G345 RBU is a 1989 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 G345 RBU, 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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G345 RBU is a 1989 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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