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R255 NLJ

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Purple Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2010
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,445 mi
Last recorded53,445 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR255 NLJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2009 53,445 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 53,445 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 May 2008 41,635 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2008 41,463 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 41,463 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 39,544 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 39,544 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 39,327 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 36,496 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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R255 NLJ is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Purple with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R255 NLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R255 NLJ?

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What year was R255 NLJ registered?

R255 NLJ is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 12 February 1998.

Is R255 NLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R255 NLJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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