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K767 SLY

1998 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,315 mi
Last recorded92,315 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK767 SLY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 92,315 miles

all tyres slightly perished

n/s front shock slight mist of oil

Pass 15 Jun 2012 84,643 miles

front cv boots perished

front tyres perished

fuel pipes rusty condition

n/s front shock slight leak of oil

oil leak

rear tyres perished

wiper motor poor condition

Fail 13 Jun 2012 84,574 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front cv boots perished

front tyres perished

fuel pipes rusty condition

n/s front shock slight leak of oil

oil leak

rear tyres perished

wiper motor poor condition

Pass 10 Jun 2011 71,166 miles

front and rear tyres peresheing

hand brake travel

oil leak

rear shocks poor condition

Pass 12 May 2010 70,027 miles

all tyres badly perished

brake pipes and ferrules corroded

oil leak

slight play in steering

surface corrosion suspension components

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 12 May 2010 70,027 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres badly perished

brake pipes and ferrules corroded

oil leak

slight play in steering

surface corrosion suspension components

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Apr 2009 69,143 miles

all four tyres perished

all shox soft

centre exhaust box corroded and poor

Pass 24 Apr 2008 66,866 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2008 66,864 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

all four road tyres side walls perished

Pass 12 Apr 2007 55,746 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 55,746 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 51,674 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?

Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,330
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
108,223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,457
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,446
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,368
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 22,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,882
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K767 SLY is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 73,104 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Vitara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K767 SLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K767 SLY registered?

K767 SLY is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 9 September 1998.

Is K767 SLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K767 SLY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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