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R28 OFL

1998 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

91,240 mi
Last recorded91,240 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 OFL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 91,240 miles

Both front inner wheel arches corroded: NOT in a prescribed area.

Edges of both front tyres worn.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 91,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front inner wheel arches corroded: NOT in a prescribed area.

Edges of both front tyres worn.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 87,544 miles

Nearside front tyre inner edge bald.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2011 87,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside front tyre inner edge bald.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2010 82,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside rear lower seat belt anchorage prescribed area corroded.Vehicle presented for retest with rear seats removed.

Fail 17 Mar 2010 82,445 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 76,093 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 76,006 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 68,768 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 68,768 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 59,539 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 59,539 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 49,350 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 OFL is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 OFL, 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 R28 OFL registered?

R28 OFL is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R28 OFL safe to buy?

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