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G483 VYL

1990 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

52,189 mi
Last recorded52,189 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Suzuki Vitara42,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG483 VYL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 52,189 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 52,181 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 51,416 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 50,767 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 50,051 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front supply pipes to flexible brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear lower anchorage points (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drivers door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside front scuttle panel and inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight deterioration in both sides front lower arm inner front and rear bushes

Fail 6 Sep 2021 50,050 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front supply pipes to flexible brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear lower anchorage points (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drivers door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside front scuttle panel and inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

deterioration in exhaust system

slight deterioration in both sides front lower arm inner front and rear bushes

Pass 9 Sep 2020 49,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply pipe to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion in offside of scuttle panel

deterioration in exhaust system

slight seepage of transmission fluid from transmission cooler hoses

Fail 17 Aug 2020 49,261 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower seat belt anchorage area (nearside rear inner wheel arch area) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply pipe to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion in drivers side floor area.

corrosion in offside front scuttle panel

fuel pipes corroded

slight deterioration in exhaust system

slight seepage of fluid from transmission cooler hoses

Pass 13 Aug 2019 48,126 miles

Corrosion in all fuel pipes

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Corrosion in scuttle panel

Fail 12 Aug 2019 48,126 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion in all fuel pipes

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Corrosion in scuttle panel

Pass 14 Aug 2018 46,901 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all fuel pipes

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply pipe to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop shaft rear u.j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

corrosion in scuttle panel under bonnet

deterioration in exhaust system

Fail 14 Aug 2018 46,901 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all fuel pipes

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply pipe to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop shaft rear u.j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

corrosion in scuttle panel under bonnet

deterioration in exhaust system

Pass 18 Aug 2017 45,846 miles

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

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

deterioration in rear exhaust unit

n/s rear light lens is damaged

slight corrosion in r/h front scuttle panel under bonnet

Pass 5 Aug 2016 44,572 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

corrosion to offside front scuttle panel area. (under bonnet)

deterioration in rear exhaust system.

Fail 27 Jul 2016 44,572 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering within 30cm of driver seat mounting area. (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

corrosion to offside front scuttle panel area.

deterioration in rear exhaust system.

Pass 13 Aug 2015 43,740 miles

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)

deterioration in rear exhaust unit

slight damage in n/s rear indicator lens

Pass 21 Aug 2014 42,826 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 42,826 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 40,867 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 40,867 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 39,464 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 38,444 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 38,444 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 37,165 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 36,236 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 34,574 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 34,574 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 32,834 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 32,834 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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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G483 VYL is a 1990 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 G483 VYL, 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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G483 VYL is a 1990 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 June 1990.

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