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R279 FBA

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Purple Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,699 mi
Last recorded80,699 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR279 FBA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2011 80,699 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 80,699 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2010 77,604 miles

Exhaust back box heavly corroded.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 77,604 miles

Exhaust back box heavly corroded.

Pass 21 Mar 2009 74,512 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 70,774 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 66,663 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 64,139 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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R279 FBA is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Purple with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R279 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 R279 FBA registered?

R279 FBA is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R279 FBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R279 FBA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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