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G424 RKN

1990 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

80,127 mi
Last recorded80,127 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 1990 Suzuki Vitara42,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG424 RKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 80,127 miles

some corrosion on under body

Pass 6 Mar 2015 73,990 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2014 71,216 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 8 Mar 2014 71,171 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 12 Jul 2013 70,377 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Engine oil leak

Radiator leaking

Water pump leaking

Pass 4 Jul 2012 65,466 miles

Battery loose

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Minor chips to windscreen

O/S/R Chassis has slight corrosion

Fail 3 Jul 2012 65,466 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Battery loose

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Minor chips to windscreen

O/S/R Chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2011 61,625 miles

DVLA Marker applied

Fuel tank cross-members corroding

O/S/R Brake back plate corroding

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

Rear floors corroding

Fail 24 Jun 2011 61,581 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

DVLA Marker applied

Fuel tank cross-members corroding

O/S/R Brake back plate corroding

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

Rear floors corroding

Pass 22 Jun 2010 55,477 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 55,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front and rear number plates slightly cracked.

front and rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 3 Jun 2009 50,681 miles

All brake pipes corroding

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2009 50,560 miles

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

All brake pipes corroding

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2008 45,466 miles

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

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

corrosion present on both chassis.

corrosion present on front suspension components.

n/s/f tyre wearing low on tread.

Fail 14 May 2008 45,342 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

corrosion present on both chassis.

corrosion present on front suspension components.

n/s/f tyre wearing low on tread.

Pass 12 May 2007 40,798 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 40,798 miles

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

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

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

front pads low

slight play in both front steering idler link rods

Pass 14 Jun 2006 36,151 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 36,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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G424 RKN is a 1990 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 G424 RKN, 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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G424 RKN is a 1990 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 January 1990.

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