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H138 BKM

1990 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

47,586 mi
Last recorded47,586 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 1990 Suzuki Vitara42,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH138 BKM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 47,586 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 3 Dec 2010 45,292 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

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

sills and floor pan corroding

Pass 8 Oct 2009 39,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 39,039 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 34,878 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

near side rear light damaged

sills,floor,chassis and inner wheel arches very rusty

Fail 16 Jun 2008 34,858 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

allfront and rear flexable brake hose ferrels very rusty!

off side and near side front chassis legs and baulkhead very rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2006 31,027 miles

all front flexable hoses rusty 2to calipers and 2 on body

exhaust system very rusty!

floor and inner wheel arches rusty

front wish bones rusty

rear chassis rusty

Fail 5 Jul 2006 31,018 miles

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust system very rusty

hand brake has plenty of travel

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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H138 BKM is a 1990 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 H138 BKM, 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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H138 BKM is a 1990 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 16 August 1990.

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