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1989 Suzuki Vitara 1.6L Petrol · G979 LBV

G979 LBV

1989 Suzuki Vitara (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 1989. Recorded mileage 7,090 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jun 2008.

Make & Model
SUZUKI VITARA
Year / Origin
1989 · Maidstone
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 13 Jun 2008
Road Tax
Untaxed (01 Dec 2007)
Recorded Mileage
7,090 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 13 Jun 2008
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01 Dec 2007
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1989
Engine
1590cc

G979 LBV Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 14/06/2007
  • 7,090 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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G979 LBV Mileage History

  1. 24/11/20054,592 mi
  2. 09/06/20077,081 mi+2,489 mi
  3. 14/06/20077,090 mi+9 mi

Average of roughly 1,609 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

G979 LBV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 9 Oct 2026, 15:59
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Suzuki Vitara (G979 LBV) between November 2005 and June 2007.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 14 June 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)”.

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