1990 Suzuki Vitara 1.6L Petrol · G554 VYV

The 1990 Suzuki Vitara passed its most recent MOT on 21 November 2024 at 90,746 miles with no defects recorded, indicating that it is presently roadworthy. The maintenance record shows a stable pattern, with the latest pass confirming that previous issues have been addressed and no new faults have emerged. Over its 36‑year life the vehicle has accumulated roughly 2,500 miles per year, a figure that remains low for its age. Mileage rose modestly from 75,085 miles in April 2006 to 90,478 miles by January 2014, after which it has stayed within a narrow band of 90,741 to 90,746 miles, suggesting the car has seen little use in the past decade. Recurring observations in earlier tests point to persistent concerns: structural corrosion affecting body mountings was flagged in 2009 and 2014, while service brake efficiency failures and inadequate rear brake effort appear in 2014, 2024 and earlier entries. Suspension components such as the locating pin, shock absorbers and constant‑velocity joint gaiters have also been noted as defective on multiple occasions. A buyer should therefore inspect the condition of the chassis for rust near the body fixings, examine suspension bushes, shock absorber operation and CV joint gaiters, and verify the integrity of the brake system including pads, discs, calipers and the parking brake, as these items have repeatedly required attention.