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R143 OHN

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,514 mi
Last recorded142,514 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 OHN
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2008 142,514 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 142,399 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 127,291 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 127,068 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 116,275 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2005 113,181 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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R143 OHN is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R143 OHN, 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 R143 OHN registered?

R143 OHN is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is R143 OHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R143 OHN shows 6 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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