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H427 GAF

1990 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

75,408 mi
Last recorded75,408 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 1990 Suzuki Vitara42,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH427 GAF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 75,408 miles

Battery insecure

Front bullbar bolts missing/loose

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NS mirror damaged

NSR+OSR springs rusty

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering U/J rubber boot split

Fail 22 Aug 2012 75,407 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

Front bullbar bolts missing/loose

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NS mirror damaged

NSR+OSR springs rusty

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering U/J rubber boot split

Pass 8 Dec 2011 74,313 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 74,311 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 72,068 miles

brake pipe corroderd on rear axle

o/s & n/s sills possibly corroded behind plastic trim

Pass 17 Aug 2009 65,712 miles

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

front and rear crankshaft oil seals leaking

o/s/f wiper arm advise replacement

rocker cover gasket leaking

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2009 65,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

front and rear crankshaft oil seals leaking

o/s/f wiper arm advise replacement

rocker cover gasket leaking

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 29 May 2008 65,551 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 65,515 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2007 65,512 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2006 64,864 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 64,864 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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H427 GAF is a 1990 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 H427 GAF, 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 H427 GAF registered?

H427 GAF is a 1990 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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