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R105 BNP

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

80,185 mi
Last recorded80,185 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 BNP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2012 80,185 miles

Nearside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 80,185 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 80,020 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Battery insecure

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front bumper and mounts poor

Pass 14 Jul 2011 74,605 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 68,004 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Jul 2010 68,002 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 56,545 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 16 Jul 2008 53,176 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 53,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Jul 2007 52,019 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 52,019 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 46,432 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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R105 BNP is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R105 BNP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R105 BNP registered?

R105 BNP is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 2 July 1998.

Is R105 BNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R105 BNP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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