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G98 ARV

1990 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

5,821 mi
Last recorded5,821 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 1990 Suzuki Vitara42,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG98 ARV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 5,821 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 4,982 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 4,982 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 4,893 miles

Centre Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Over heating no fan fitted

erratick tickover

incorrect nut fitted to o/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 12 Oct 2012 2,519 miles

osf lower ball joint joint non standard lock nut

osf seat securing bolts not tight

rusted hole in osr underside bodywork

Fail 12 Oct 2012 2,519 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

osf lower ball joint joint non standard lock nut

osf seat securing bolts not tight

rusted hole in osr underside bodywork

Fail 2 Aug 2012 2,519 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

engine missfire

Pass 9 Aug 2011 912 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 912 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 98,314 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 88,834 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 87,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 79,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

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

corrosion appearing to underside

f/o/s binding slightly

handbrake high

Pass 26 May 2006 76,503 miles

fan belt loose

oil leak

Fail 17 May 2006 76,502 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

oil leak

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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G98 ARV is a 1990 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 G98 ARV, 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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What year was G98 ARV registered?

G98 ARV is a 1990 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 16 March 1990.

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