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R264 FBA

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

71,151 mi
Last recorded71,151 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR264 FBA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 71,151 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2012 71,042 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2011 67,183 miles

1...slight play in n/s front wheel bearing...2...front brake pads worn low...3...several rear steel brake pipes covered in surface rust

Fail 4 Jul 2011 67,144 miles

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

1...slight play in n/s front wheel bearing...2...front brake pads worn low...3...several rear steel brake pipes covered in surface rust

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 65,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both outer sills not inspected due to cover sills

both rear inner sills corroded

center to rear brake pipes corroded

offside front nearside rear tyres have side wall damage

Fail 3 Aug 2010 65,811 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both outer sills not inspected due to cover sills

both rear inner sills corroded

center to rear brake pipes corroded

offside front nearside rear tyres have side wall damage

Pass 28 Jul 2009 64,835 miles

nearside rear brake back plate damp with fluid

nearside rear brake performance low

Fail 28 Jul 2009 64,835 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

nearside rear brake back plate damp with fluid

nearside rear brake performance low

Pass 1 Aug 2008 57,647 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 57,568 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 51,760 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 47,018 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 47,018 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 FBA is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 FBA, 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 R264 FBA registered?

R264 FBA is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R264 FBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R264 FBA shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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