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R235 ERP

1998 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,739 mi
Last recorded102,739 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR235 ERP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2011 102,739 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 100,489 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 100,489 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

off side front brake disc corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2009 99,252 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 99,235 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 99,183 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2007 99,169 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 99,169 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 91,007 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 91,006 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R235 ERP 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 R235 ERP, 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 R235 ERP registered?

R235 ERP is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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