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R208 UAS

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,564 mi
Last recorded82,564 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR208 UAS
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2011 82,564 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 78,741 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 75,475 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 71,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to fully check all brake/fuel pipes due to thick coating of grease

unable to fully check outer sills due to plastic sill covers

Fail 11 Aug 2008 71,091 miles

Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to fully check all brake/fuel pipes due to thick coating of grease

unable to fully check outer sills due to plastic sill covers

Pass 7 Feb 2008 70,588 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 66,660 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 66,649 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 62,710 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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R208 UAS 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 77.8%.

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 R208 UAS, 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 R208 UAS registered?

R208 UAS is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R208 UAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R208 UAS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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