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R238 MWY

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Orange Diesel 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

29,472 mi
Last recorded29,472 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR238 MWY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 29,472 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 29,358 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 29,358 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 28,269 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 27,560 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 24,361 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2014 23,250 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 21,133 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 14,781 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 7,456 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 8 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 114,135 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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R238 MWY is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Orange with a 1,590cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 R238 MWY, 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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How do I check the history of R238 MWY?

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What year was R238 MWY registered?

R238 MWY is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 17 May 1998.

Is R238 MWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R238 MWY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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