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Q432GEA

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,864 mi
Last recorded92,864 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ432GEA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2008 92,864 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 85,364 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front bull bar insecure

Fail 4 Oct 2007 85,362 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front bull bar insecure

Pass 14 Nov 2006 74,424 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2006 74,422 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

temp gauge not working

Fail 21 Sep 2005 70,912 miles

Exhaust tailpipe mount adrift.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 70,912 miles

Exhaust tailpipe mount adrift.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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Q432GEA is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Q432GEA, 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 Q432GEA registered?

Q432GEA is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 2 April 1998.

Is Q432GEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q432GEA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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