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MOT History from tests of petrol SUZUKI VITARAs year 1989

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mot history
Pass percent:45.32%
(The average a petrol SUZUKI VITARA year 1989 passes without issue)
Based on:2,171 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded250
Headlamp aim out of alignment197
Registration plate lamp issues182
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively144
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|108
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|106
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|96
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|95
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|93
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|92
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|82
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|77
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|74
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|73
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|70
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|66
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|59
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|58
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|57
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|57
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|54
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort51
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|50
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|49
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|49
Brakes imbalanced across an axle44
Registration plate issues44
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|41
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|41
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|40
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|39
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|38
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|37
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|37
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|36
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|35
Horn not working |1.6.2a|34
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|34
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|33
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|32
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|31
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|30
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|30
Rear brake application uneven29
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|29
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|26
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|26
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|25
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|25
Rear brake binding25
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|24
Emissions not tested |7.0|23
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|22
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|22
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|21
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|21
Brake hose excessively deteriorated21
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|20
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|20
Windscreen has damage18
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|18
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|18
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|17
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|17
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|16
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|16
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|16
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|16
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|16
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|15
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|15
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|15
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|15
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|15
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|15
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|14
Front brake application uneven14
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|14
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|14
Windscreen wiper blade insecure14
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|13
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|13
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|13
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|13
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|12
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|12
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|12
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|12
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|12
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|12
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|12
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|12
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|11
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|11
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|11
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|11
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|11
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|10
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|10
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|10
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|10
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|9
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|9
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|9
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|9
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|9
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|9
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|9
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|8
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|8
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|8
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|8
Battery insecure |1.9.1|8
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|8
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|8
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|8
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|8
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|8
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|8
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|8
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|8
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|7
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|7
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|7
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|7
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|7
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|7
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|7
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|7
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|6
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|6
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|6
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|6
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|6
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|6
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|6
Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|6
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|6
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|6
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|6
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|6
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|6
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|6
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.B.1|6
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|6
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|6
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|5
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|5
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|5
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|5
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|5
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|5
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|5
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|5
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|5
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|5
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|5
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|5
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|5
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|5
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement5
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|5
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e|4
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|4
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|4
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|4
Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|4
Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|4
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|4
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|4
Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|4
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|4
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|4
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|4
Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|4
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|4
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|4
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|4
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|4
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|4
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|4
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|4
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|4
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|4
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|4
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|4

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