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R264 GJO

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,290 mi
Last recorded105,290 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 105,290 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 98,264 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 93,601 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 87,981 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 87,981 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 83,286 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 78,550 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 71,205 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 64,238 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 64,238 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 55,085 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 44,615 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 38,296 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 34,478 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 34,478 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 30,736 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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R264 GJO is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R264 GJO, 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 GJO registered?

R264 GJO is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R264 GJO safe to buy?

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