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G563 NKL

1989 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,269 mi
Last recorded72,269 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 1989 Suzuki Vitara40,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG563 NKL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 72,269 miles

off side front inner wing rusted but not with in any areas

Fail 14 Oct 2013 72,261 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 69,592 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to rear cross member

exhaust mount snapped

Fail 2 Aug 2012 69,585 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to rear cross member

exhaust mount snapped

Pass 11 Jul 2011 63,257 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 63,175 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 55,140 miles

Oil leak

slight corrosion nearside and offside rear floor panel

Fail 15 Jul 2010 55,137 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

slight corrosion nearside and offside rear floor panel

Pass 14 Dec 2006 55,108 miles

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

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

slight rusting nearside rear floor panel

Fail 14 Dec 2006 55,108 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

slight rusting nearside rear floor panel

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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G563 NKL is a 1989 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 G563 NKL, 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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G563 NKL is a 1989 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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