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R275 FBA

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,695 mi
Last recorded77,695 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR275 FBA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 77,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear floor is corroded, creating a hole.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear seat are removed.

Fail 15 Nov 2016 77,695 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear floor is corroded, creating a hole.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear seat are removed.

Pass 13 Aug 2015 75,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear TYRE IS DETERIORATED.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

WIPERS ARE SPLIT

Fail 8 Aug 2015 75,101 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear TYRE IS DETERIORATED.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

WIPERS ARE SPLIT

Pass 28 Jul 2014 70,989 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre is cracking in the tread

Fail 28 Jul 2014 70,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre is cracking in the tread

Pass 8 Aug 2013 66,777 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 66,622 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Both rear tyres are cracked and perished, n/s/r is very bad

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

Hand brake cables are split

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 62,282 miles

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

front brake pads look low

front to rear brake pipe corroded

n/s/f brake flex hose end corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2012 63,282 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brake pads look low

front to rear brake pipe corroded

n/s/f brake flex hose end corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2011 60,117 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre is badly perished

rear brake pipes are corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2011 60,115 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre is badly perished

rear brake pipes are corroded

rear bumper is insecure

Pass 8 Mar 2010 52,369 miles

front reg plate cracked, temp fuel cap

Pass 2 Mar 2009 47,037 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 43,572 miles

both rear shockers damp

Pass 12 Oct 2006 38,602 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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R275 FBA is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R275 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 R275 FBA registered?

R275 FBA is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 21 May 1998.

Is R275 FBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R275 FBA shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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