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R288 XRA

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,138 mi
Last recorded66,138 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR288 XRA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2011 66,138 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 66,110 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 62,254 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 62,254 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 57,026 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 57,018 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 54,091 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 54,091 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 52,478 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 48,405 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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R288 XRA is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R288 XRA, 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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How do I check the history of R288 XRA?

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What year was R288 XRA registered?

R288 XRA is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R288 XRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R288 XRA shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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