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H298 JNF

1990 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

42,013 mi
Last recorded42,013 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2010
Typical for 1990 Suzuki Vitara42,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH298 JNF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2010 42,013 miles

Both rear fuel pipes corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front discs corroded

Nearside rear light lense broken & slightly loose

Offside rear trailing arm mount has been welded back to chassis

Rear fuel tank support corroded

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 42,013 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Both rear fuel pipes corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front discs corroded

Nearside rear light lense broken & slightly loose

Offside rear trailing arm mount has been welded back to chassis

Rear fuel tank support corroded

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 34,882 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Oct 2008 34,801 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 34,657 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2007 30,943 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

both front to back brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 23 May 2007 30,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

both front to back brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2006 25,082 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 25,082 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

battery insecure

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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H298 JNF is a 1990 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 H298 JNF, 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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H298 JNF is a 1990 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 24 September 1990.

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