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R199 PKS

1998 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,822 mi
Last recorded82,822 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 PKS
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2009 82,822 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2009 82,822 miles

Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2008 77,488 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2008 77,477 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2007 67,979 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 67,979 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 65,911 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 65,911 miles

Offside Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

advice corrosion on underside of car

Pass 23 Jan 2006 60,846 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 60,846 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R199 PKS is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R199 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 R199 PKS registered?

R199 PKS is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R199 PKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R199 PKS shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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