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R109 NGM

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,844 mi
Last recorded53,844 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 NGM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 53,844 miles

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

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 19 May 2012 51,442 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 49,019 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 46,387 miles

front no. plate part cracked

o/s/r tyre cracked/worn to 2.5mm

rear door handle part broken

tailpipe corroded

Pass 5 May 2009 44,378 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2009 44,378 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 42,009 miles

front pads worn low ,approx 2/3000 miles left

o/s a pillar corroded through below door hinge

spare tyre on 3mm o/s/r tyre on 4mm

Pass 9 May 2007 39,808 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 37,692 miles

adv. rear exhaust corroded.

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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R109 NGM is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R109 NGM, 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 R109 NGM registered?

R109 NGM is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 14 March 1998.

Is R109 NGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R109 NGM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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