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R108 BNP

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

55,240 mi
Last recorded55,240 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 BNP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 55,240 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2013 55,240 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2012 55,240 miles

advise front number plate deteriated / l/h wiper blade splitting

Pass 19 May 2011 55,179 miles

o/s + n/s front tyres cracking on sidewalls

o/s rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 26 Apr 2010 54,645 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 54,645 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 54,310 miles

slight damage to centre exhaust box

surface cracks on all tyre outer walls

Pass 21 Apr 2008 53,455 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 52,338 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 51,084 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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R108 BNP is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R108 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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What year was R108 BNP registered?

R108 BNP is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 18 June 1998.

Is R108 BNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R108 BNP shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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