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G351 BAF

1989 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

38,092 mi
Last recorded38,092 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 1989 Suzuki Vitara40,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG351 BAF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2014 38,092 miles

fuel lines excessively corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2014 38,092 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

excessive corrosion to underside of body near mounting points

fuel lines excessively corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2014 37,627 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 34,526 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

front to rear fuel pipes rusty

nearside wiper blade in poor condition

offside and nearside front chassis legs have slight corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2012 31,941 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriated

general corrosion to underside and chasssis

passanger and drivers side floors holed

Pass 20 Dec 2011 31,057 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 31,047 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 30,590 miles

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

osr outer brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2006 26,652 miles

osr and nsr tyres on legal limit

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 26 Oct 2005 24,988 miles

HC emmision > 1200ppm at natural idle

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)

corrosion in nearside front inner wing

offside front door upper hinge adrift

offside wiper fitment poor

Fail 26 Oct 2005 24,988 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

HC emmision > 1200ppm at natural idle

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

corrosion in nearside front inner wing

offside front door upper hinge adrift

offside wiper fitment poor

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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G351 BAF is a 1989 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G351 BAF, 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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G351 BAF is a 1989 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 15 September 1989.

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