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R285 YKO

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,005 mi
Last recorded57,005 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR285 YKO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 57,005 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 542,122 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 54,122 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 49,997 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 49,997 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2012 49,957 miles

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

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

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

Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 25 May 2011 49,903 miles

brake pipes to brake balance valve corroded

corrosion to front panel nearside

corrosion to front panel offside

Pass 19 Apr 2010 49,002 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 43,046 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 37,557 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 32,825 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 27,811 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 YKO is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Black 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 YKO, 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 YKO registered?

R285 YKO is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R285 YKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R285 YKO 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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