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R285 VFR

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,513 mi
Last recorded83,513 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR285 VFR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 83,513 miles

CHIPS ON SCREEN / CHIP ON O/S HEADLIGHT / O/S/R BUMP STOP LOOSE / VERY SLIGHT OIL LEAK / CORROSION ON SUSPENSION UNITS X REAR BRAKE PIPES

Fail 11 Aug 2014 83,513 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

CHIPS ON SCREEN / CHIP ON O/S HEADLIGHT / O/S/R BUMP STOP LOOSE / VERY SLIGHT OIL LEAK / CORROSION ON SUSPENSION UNITS X REAR BRAKE PIPES

Pass 30 Jul 2013 66,341 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAK / O/S/R BUMP STOP LOOSE / SLIGHT LIP ON FRONT DISCS

Pass 1 Aug 2012 58,278 miles

ADVISE UNDERSEALING

ALL BRAKE PIPES LIGHTLY CORRODED

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 58,278 miles

ADVISE UNDERSEALING

ALL BRAKE PIPES LIGHTLY CORRODED

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 57,431 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 54,781 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 51,389 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 48,766 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front lower suspension arm surface corrosion present

nearside rear tyre has small splits in outer sidewall

offside front lower suspension arm surface corrosion present

offside rear tyre has small splits in outer sidewall

Pass 9 Nov 2006 45,708 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 45,708 miles

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

Battery insecure

condition of o/s/f tyre tread

front flexi hose ferrules slightly corroded

front inner pads look low

slight cracking to n/s/f flexi hose

Pass 10 Nov 2005 42,990 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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R285 VFR is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R285 VFR, 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 R285 VFR registered?

R285 VFR is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is R285 VFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R285 VFR shows 12 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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