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H289 DHD

1990 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,835 mi
Last recorded72,835 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2008
Typical for 1990 Suzuki Vitara42,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH289 DHD
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2008 72,835 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 69,731 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 712 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2005 176 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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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H289 DHD is a 1990 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H289 DHD, 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 H289 DHD registered?

H289 DHD is a 1990 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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