1989 Suzuki Vitara 1.6L Petrol · 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
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: Below Average
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G979 LBV Mileage History
- 24/11/20054,592 mi
- 09/06/20077,081 mi+2,489 mi
- 14/06/20077,090 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 1,609 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
G979 LBV MOT History
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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