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R140 PTN

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,324 mi
Last recorded135,324 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 PTN
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 135,324 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 130,619 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 125,839 miles

front no. plate damaged / deteriorated

Fail 5 Oct 2009 125,839 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front no. plate damaged / deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2007 122,503 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 122,503 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 115,901 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 115,901 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Apr 2005 101,526 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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R140 PTN is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R140 PTN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R140 PTN?

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What year was R140 PTN registered?

R140 PTN is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R140 PTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R140 PTN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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