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G486 DEL

1989 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,565 mi
Last recorded26,565 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2009
Typical for 1989 Suzuki Vitara40,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG486 DEL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2009 26,565 miles

slight play in the steering box

chip on the screen

exhaust has wire on the rear end

n/s/f tyre wall worn

over hanging metal under the car ,has been welded inside

rear end of the fuel and brake pipes are rusty

slight bind o/s/f brake

Fail 14 Jan 2009 26,558 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

chip on the screen

engine is running very weak

exhaust has wire on the rear end

n/s/f tyre wall worn

rear end of the fuel and brake pipes are rusty

slight bind o/s/f brake

slight play in the steering box

Pass 20 Nov 2007 21,849 miles

45mm free play in steer/box

Oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2007 21,702 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

45mm free play in steer/box

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2006 15,944 miles

Oil leak

oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2006 15,944 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

chip in screen

Pass 9 Feb 2006 9,678 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 9,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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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G486 DEL is a 1989 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 G486 DEL, 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 G486 DEL registered?

G486 DEL is a 1989 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 3 November 1989.

Is G486 DEL safe to buy?

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