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MOT History from tests of petrol SUZUKI VITARAs year 1990

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mot history
Pass percent:44.81%
(The average a petrol SUZUKI VITARA year 1990 passes without issue)
Based on:5,193 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded745
Registration plate lamp issues468
Headlamp aim out of alignment391
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively375
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|238
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|213
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|208
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|205
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|205
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|192
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|188
Registration plate issues179
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|177
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|170
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|163
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort162
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|161
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|151
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|147
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|131
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|128
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|128
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|124
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|121
Brakes imbalanced across an axle116
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|114
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|112
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|109
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|107
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|104
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|103
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|101
Horn not working |1.6.2a|95
Brake hose excessively deteriorated95
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|94
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|93
Rear brake binding92
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|86
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|77
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|75
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|73
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|71
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|71
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|67
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|62
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|59
Windscreen has damage58
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|52
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|52
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|51
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|48
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|48
Emissions not tested |7.0|48
Rear brake application uneven47
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|47
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|47
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|45
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|43
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|42
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|41
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|41
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|40
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|37
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|36
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|36
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|35
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|33
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|32
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|32
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|31
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|31
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|31
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|31
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|31
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|31
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|30
Windscreen wiper blade insecure30
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|30
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|30
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|28
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|28
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|27
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|26
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|26
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|26
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|26
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|26
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|25
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|25
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|24
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|24
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|24
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|24
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|23
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|22
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|22
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|22
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|22
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|22
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|21
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|21
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|21
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|21
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|21
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|21
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|21
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|20
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|20
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|19
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|19
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|19
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|19
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|18
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|18
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|18
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|18
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|18
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|18
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|18
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|18
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|18
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|17
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|17
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|17
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|17
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|17
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|17
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|16
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|16
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|16
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|16
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement16
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|15
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|15
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|15
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|15
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|15
Front brake application uneven14
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|14
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|14
An item not tested |Manual|14
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|14
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|14
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|14
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|14
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|13
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|13
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|13
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|13
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|13
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|13
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|13
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|13
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|13
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|13
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|13
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|13
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|12
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|12
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|12
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|12
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|12
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|12
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|12
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|12
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|11
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|11
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|11
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|11
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|11
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|11
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|11
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|11
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|11
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|10
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|10
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement10
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|10
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|10
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|10
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.B.1|10
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|10
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|10
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|10
Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a|10
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|10
Battery insecure |1.9.1|10
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|10
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|9
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|9
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|9
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|9
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|9
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|9
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|9
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|9
Rear Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1|9
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e|9
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|9
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|9
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|9
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|9
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|9
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|9
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|9
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|9

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