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G798 EPL

1990 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

37,086 mi
Last recorded37,086 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 1990 Suzuki Vitara42,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG798 EPL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 May 2018 37,086 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired corroded (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired corroded (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2017 35,813 miles

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

n/s inner sill corroded ,n/s/r light damaged

Pass 6 May 2016 33,893 miles

both rear inner sills corroded ,oil leak , n/s/r seat missing

Pass 4 Jun 2015 32,149 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 11 Jun 2014 30,303 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 30,301 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2014 30,297 miles

Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r light lens damaged , n/s inner sill corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2013 29,253 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 29,251 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 29,241 miles

slight corrosion on rear body mounts, rear metal brake pipes and chassis near spring and both front inner wheel arches

Pass 8 Dec 2009 28,067 miles

Oil leak

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

near side rear lens repaired with tape

rear nearside and offside body mounts decay observed

Fail 4 Dec 2009 28,067 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

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

near side rear lens repaired with tape

rear nearside and offside body mounts decay observed

Pass 19 Dec 2008 26,838 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

decay observed adjacent to rear body mounts

handbrake travel near limit

Fail 12 Dec 2008 26,838 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

decay observed adjacent to rear body mounts

handbrake travel near limit

Pass 1 Dec 2007 25,272 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2007 25,272 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 23,453 miles

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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G798 EPL is a 1990 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 G798 EPL, 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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G798 EPL is a 1990 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 April 1990.

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