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R197 LGP

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,339 mi
Last recorded73,339 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR197 LGP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 73,339 miles

Please see previous test 669835004265 for advisories

Fail 24 Jul 2014 72,961 miles

Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

corrosion starting to form around rear body to chassis mountings.

near side headlamp aim on lower limit.

o/s/f body mounting bent/damaged.

off side rear and near side reat tyres worn close to limit.

rear bumper iron badly corroded(not structural.)

rear coil springs corroded.

rear exhaust corroded near limit.

Pass 31 Jul 2013 68,853 miles

The o/s light surround is damaged and insecure

corossion has begun on the underside and suspension in various places

the n/s front tyre has a LARGE nail on the outer shoulder

the o/s body mount has accident damage

Pass 25 Jul 2012 62,570 miles

Bad accident damage to offside front body mounting and inner wheel arch / wing.

Front brake hoses are cracking.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN VERY CLOSE TO THE LEGAL TREAD DEPTH LIMITS.

Fail 24 Jul 2012 62,562 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Bad accident damage to offside front body mounting and inner wheel arch / wing.

Front brake hoses are cracking.

Low brake reading on offside rear parking brake.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN VERY CLOSE TO THE LEGAL TREAD DEPTH LIMITS.

Pass 21 Jul 2011 58,467 miles

n/s handbrake efficency reading at minimum.

o/s front brake hose cracked & in poor condition.

Pass 15 Jul 2010 52,347 miles

o/s & n/s front brake hoses slightly cracked.

Pass 6 Aug 2009 46,581 miles

o/s & n/s front suspension lower arms badly corroded.

o/s front brake hose slightly cracked.

o/s front chassis leg badly corroded.

Pass 11 Aug 2008 43,110 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 43,090 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 39,007 miles

off side hand brake reading on lower limit.

Pass 6 Jul 2006 35,413 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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R197 LGP is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R197 LGP, 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 R197 LGP registered?

R197 LGP is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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