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R265 LAP

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,588 mi
Last recorded67,588 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR265 LAP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 67,588 miles

o/s side front brake pipe is corroed

Fail 4 Jul 2013 67,588 miles

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

o/s side front brake pipe is corroed

Pass 25 Jul 2012 61,340 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 61,340 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 54,868 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 54,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 49,841 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 44,955 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 44,955 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 39,963 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 39,963 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 39,027 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 39,027 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (3.1.9)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres perishing

nearside front wishbone corroded and shalling

offside front wishbone corroded and shalling

offside rear chassis corroding

Pass 6 Jul 2006 36,819 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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R265 LAP is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R265 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 R265 LAP registered?

R265 LAP is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R265 LAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R265 LAP shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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