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R112 VBU

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,447 mi
Last recorded86,447 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR112 VBU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2013 86,447 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 84,337 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 84,300 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 81,825 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 81,820 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 78,195 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 74,076 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 74,076 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 70,133 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 16 Jun 2008 70,132 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Battery insecure

N/S step slightly loose

Fail 13 Jun 2007 67,742 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 67,742 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 61,434 miles

some corrosion to all steel brake pipes

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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R112 VBU is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R112 VBU, 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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R112 VBU is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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