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R28 ALK

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,819 mi
Last recorded145,819 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 ALK
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2014 145,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 145,819 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2013 139,930 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes coroded

corosion to underside

damage to nearside front

Pass 18 May 2013 139,930 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes coroded

corosion to underside

damage to nearside front

Pass 16 May 2012 130,118 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 130,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 May 2011 121,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear parts of chassis legs on both sides corroded but not holed

Fail 13 May 2011 121,677 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear parts of chassis legs on both sides corroded but not holed

Pass 17 May 2010 112,283 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 112,228 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 99,548 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 99,548 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 May 2008 88,470 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 14 May 2008 88,470 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak

Pass 11 May 2007 78,163 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 77,691 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

CENTRE EXHAUST SYSTEM BOX IN VERY POOR CONDITION WITH HOLES IN IT (BUT NOT LEAKING AT TIME OF TEST)

off side rear diff brace/suport arm bush worn to limit.

Pass 19 Apr 2006 63,137 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 63,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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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R28 ALK is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R28 ALK, 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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R28 ALK is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 18 June 1998.

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