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H657 YYY

1990 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

11,318 mi
Last recorded11,318 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 1990 Suzuki Vitara42,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH657 YYY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 11,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

alloy wheel fitted to nearside front

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

battery insecure

Fail 25 Feb 2013 11,247 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

alloy wheel fitted to nearside front

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

battery insecure

Pass 24 Feb 2012 1,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

idle speed high

Fail 21 Feb 2012 1,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

idle speed high

Pass 26 Feb 2011 88,422 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 87,124 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 86,241 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 83,742 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 83,742 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 81,191 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 81,163 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nsr tyre has pun

oil leaking+too much engine oil

os step bar corroded

osf brakehoes pipe clip wrong way round loose

two rear seat are folded up can not check rear belts

Pass 11 Nov 2006 77,254 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 76,485 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (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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H657 YYY is a 1990 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1990 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 42,480 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 H657 YYY, 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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H657 YYY is a 1990 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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