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H897 XMR

1990 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,737 mi
Last recorded47,737 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2008
Typical for 1990 Suzuki Vitara42,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH897 XMR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2008 47,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

nearside & offside front driveshafts inner gaitors split

nearside rear inner arch corroded not within a prescribed area

nearside rear seat and seat belt removed, seat belt not tested

Pass 7 Aug 2007 41,584 miles

underbody panels heavily welded and heavily undersealed

Fail 30 Jul 2007 41,565 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2007 41,442 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

sill trims and trims in wheel arches may be hiding futher corrosion

Pass 19 May 2006 35,119 miles

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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H897 XMR is a 1990 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H897 XMR, 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 H897 XMR registered?

H897 XMR is a 1990 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 22 September 1990.

Is H897 XMR safe to buy?

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