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G417 WAR

1989 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,810 mi
Last recorded100,810 miles
Recorded on19 May 2009
Typical for 1989 Suzuki Vitara40,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG417 WAR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2009 100,810 miles

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

corrosion underside vehicle

Pass 5 Feb 2008 98,642 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 89,679 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bodykit fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2006 89,484 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Radiator is split

Various patches of corrosion on underbody and sills

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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G417 WAR is a 1989 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G417 WAR, 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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What year was G417 WAR registered?

G417 WAR is a 1989 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 11 September 1989.

Is G417 WAR safe to buy?

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