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R272 AWA

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,338 mi
Last recorded166,338 miles
Recorded on12 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR272 AWA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2012 166,338 miles

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

no rear seats fitted

Fail 9 May 2012 166,282 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

no rear seats fitted

Pass 10 May 2011 150,563 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 135,653 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 120,215 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2008 102,313 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 101,622 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 84,843 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 May 2006 70,785 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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R272 AWA is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 R272 AWA, 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 R272 AWA registered?

R272 AWA is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R272 AWA safe to buy?

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