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R241 MWY

1998 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,233 mi
Last recorded79,233 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR241 MWY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 79,233 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 79,233 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 76,238 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 73,254 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 69,251 miles

n/s/f idler arm has slight play

Pass 21 Apr 2011 65,055 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 63,141 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 63,141 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 57,611 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2008 57,611 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 50,121 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 50,121 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 46,849 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake flexible ferrules corroded

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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R241 MWY is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R241 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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What year was R241 MWY registered?

R241 MWY is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 May 1998.

Is R241 MWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R241 MWY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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