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R198 PKS

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,728 mi
Last recorded70,728 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR198 PKS
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 70,728 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 70,710 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 70,312 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 70,593 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side front brake flexi hose metal ferrall is getting a bit rusty but not yet excessive

rear brake flexi metal ferrall is getting a bit rusty but not yet excessive

Pass 30 Jan 2006 66,660 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 66,660 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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R198 PKS is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol 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 R198 PKS, 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 R198 PKS registered?

R198 PKS is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R198 PKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R198 PKS 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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