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G803 NPW

1989 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

36,764 mi
Last recorded36,764 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2011
Typical for 1989 Suzuki Vitara40,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG803 NPW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2011 36,764 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 29,125 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 26,420 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

battery terminal loose

corrosion n/s/f floor(also silocone filler)but not yet within the prescribed area

corrosion o/s/f floor but not yet within the prescribed area

n/s/r tyre looks a little flat

o/s/r brake a little slower to apply than n/s/r but not yet to fail criteria

owner should make sure that the repairs under the sealer are to legal requirements

parkbrake travel high but not yet to limit.Check soon

sideskirts fitted

whole underside of vehicle covered with underseal including brakepipes

Fail 31 Jul 2007 26,420 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion n/s/f floor(also silocone filler)but not yet within prescribed area at this time

corrosion o/s/f floor but not yet within prescribed area at this time.

owner should make sure that repairs under sealer are to the legal requirements

parkbrake travel high but not yet to limit.Check soon

sideskirts fitted

vehicle has a missfire

whole underside of vehicle covered with underseal including all brake pipes

Fail 16 Aug 2006 26,406 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)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside 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)

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

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

corrosion o/s inner sill at middle but not yet within 30cm of a load bearing point

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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G803 NPW is a 1989 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G803 NPW, 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 G803 NPW registered?

G803 NPW is a 1989 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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