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R261 NHG

1998 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,581 mi
Last recorded11,581 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR261 NHG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2009 11,581 miles

brake pipes rusty

fuel pipe rusty

under body rusty

Fail 17 Jan 2009 11,581 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

brake pipes rusty

fuel pipe rusty

under body rusty

Pass 19 Jan 2008 108,154 miles

brake pads low

Pass 17 Jan 2007 102,602 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 87,141 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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R261 NHG is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R261 NHG, 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 R261 NHG?

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What year was R261 NHG registered?

R261 NHG is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R261 NHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R261 NHG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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