MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,810 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Customers fitted own lift kit, checked over no play no defaults found. customer fitted caravan bump stops over suspension springs, no play or defects found.
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Customers fitted own lift kit, checked over no play no defaults found. customer fitted caravan bump stops over suspension springs, no play or defects found.
Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear differential front pinion seal leaking
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?
Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R297 VFR is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R297 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 R297 VFR registered?
R297 VFR is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 June 1998.
Is R297 VFR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R297 VFR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R297 VFR have outstanding finance?
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