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G603 UUW

1989 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

87,779 mi
Last recorded87,779 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 1989 Suzuki Vitara40,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG603 UUW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 87,779 miles

under side rusty

Pass 9 Mar 2021 87,539 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 87,533 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 87,527 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 87,411 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 87,411 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking Pipes and fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 87,060 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 86,890 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 86,890 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 86,752 miles

Washers weak

Pass 3 Dec 2014 86,481 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 86,481 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 86,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 86,206 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 85,349 miles

Alternator belt worn

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

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

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

Front crankshaft oil seal leaking

Metal Brake pipes and fuel pipes rusting

Pass 25 Oct 2011 83,291 miles

Damp aruond O/S/R Back plate area.

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

Front discs badly rusted

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 82,479 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 82,479 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 80,727 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 80,674 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 29,251 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 29,251 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 77,758 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 75,925 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 75,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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G603 UUW is a 1989 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 G603 UUW, 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 G603 UUW registered?

G603 UUW is a 1989 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 19 October 1989.

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