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R107 BNP

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,631 mi
Last recorded84,631 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR107 BNP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 84,631 miles

silencer deteriorated

Fail 15 Oct 2015 84,467 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

silencer deteriorated

Pass 8 Dec 2014 73,658 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 68,552 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 68,332 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 61,068 miles

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

nearside rear tyre splitting,overall condition poor

Pass 27 Apr 2011 58,462 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 58,462 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 52,465 miles

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

n/s/f and both rear tyres ageing cracks

Fail 24 Apr 2010 52,465 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s/f and both rear tyres ageing cracks

Pass 21 Apr 2009 453,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre has several small cracks on its outer side wall

o/s/r tyre has several small cracks on its outer side wall

parking brake efficiency low just passed

Fail 20 Apr 2009 45,386 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre has several small cracks on its outer side wall

o/s/r tyre has several small cracks on its outer side wall

parking brake efficiency low just passed

Pass 23 Apr 2008 38,717 miles

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

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

all tyres have cracks around outer side walls

Fail 18 Apr 2008 38,682 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

all tyres have cracks around outer side walls

Pass 1 May 2007 31,977 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 27,586 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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R107 BNP is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R107 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.

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R107 BNP is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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