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R258 LAP

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,435 mi
Last recorded67,435 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 LAP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2011 67,435 miles

ADVISE - ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

ADVISE - BATTERY INSECURE AND WRONG TYPE

ADVISE - FRONT PADS LOW

ADVISE - FRONT TYRES LOW

ADVISE - NO REAR SEATS FITTED

ADVISE - REAR AXLE SUPPORT ARM BUSHES WORN

ADVISE - REAR BUMPER DAMAGED

Fail 31 Mar 2011 67,435 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ADVISE - ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

ADVISE - BATTERY INSECURE AND WRONG TYPE

ADVISE - FRONT PADS LOW

ADVISE - FRONT TYRES LOW

ADVISE - NO REAR SEATS FITTED

ADVISE - REAR AXLE SUPPORT ARM BUSHES WORN

ADVISE - REAR BUMPER DAMAGED

Pass 1 Apr 2010 62,944 miles

ADVISE - ALL REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

ADVISE - BATTERY INSECURE

ADVISE - FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS WORN

ADVISE - FUEL FILTER CORRODED AND UNIONS

ADVISE - NO REAR SEATS FITTED

ADVISE - REAR AXLE SUPPORT ARM N/S/R BUSH WORN

Fail 30 Mar 2010 62,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ADVISE - ALL REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

ADVISE - BATTERY INSECURE

ADVISE - BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

ADVISE - FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS WORN

ADVISE - FRONT DISCS CORRODED

ADVISE - FUEL FILTER CORRODED AND UNIONS

ADVISE - NO REAR SEATS FITTED

ADVISE - REAR AXLE SUPPORT ARM N/S/R BUSH WORN

Pass 31 Mar 2009 61,001 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 49,654 miles

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

suspension starting to corrode

Pass 23 Sep 2006 43,778 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2006 43,572 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly 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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R258 LAP is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R258 LAP, 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 R258 LAP registered?

R258 LAP is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 17 June 1998.

Is R258 LAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R258 LAP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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