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R264 DCL

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,786 mi
Last recorded131,786 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR264 DCL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 131,786 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 121,645 miles

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 121,623 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 110,902 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 110,902 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 105,000 miles

large amount oftravel on brake pedle

Fail 12 Mar 2009 104,972 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 99,940 miles

n/s/r tyre on legal limit.

Fail 14 Apr 2008 99,925 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre on legal limit.

Pass 17 Apr 2007 96,305 miles

Offside 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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R264 DCL is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R264 DCL, 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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R264 DCL is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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