MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,513 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
SLIGHT OIL LEAK / O/S/R BUMP STOP LOOSE / SLIGHT LIP ON FRONT DISCS
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)
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)
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
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
How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?
Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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