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R132 JDM

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,322 mi
Last recorded44,322 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR132 JDM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2014 44,322 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 38,584 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted, nearside and offside

Pass 16 Nov 2011 35,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

chassis suspension surface corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2010 27,804 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to front chassis

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to offside front suspension components and associated mountings

corrosion to sills

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 15 Apr 2009 26,523 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

front and rear chaissis corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2008 25,816 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front suspension components coroded

Fail 15 Apr 2008 25,814 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front suspension components coroded

Pass 13 Apr 2007 24,612 miles

corrosion to all road wheels

corrosion to exhaust system and mountings

corrosion to front coil springs

corrosion to front suspension components

corrosion to offside and nearside front chassis

corrosion to rear shock absorbers

corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 18 Apr 2006 22,805 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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R132 JDM is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R132 JDM, 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 R132 JDM registered?

R132 JDM is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is R132 JDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R132 JDM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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