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R298 ANB

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

43,929 mi
Last recorded43,929 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR298 ANB
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 43,929 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted.

Pass 12 Oct 2016 37,594 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 33,694 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 33,694 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 19 Nov 2013 33,447 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 32,984 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 32,984 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)

both wiper blades split

trailor electrical socket insecure

Pass 21 Nov 2011 32,488 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 32,367 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 32,367 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 32,132 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 31,974 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 31,974 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 31,616 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 31,217 miles

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 29 Nov 2006 31,217 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 30,623 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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R298 ANB is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 80,904 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 R298 ANB, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R298 ANB registered?

R298 ANB is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 12 December 1997.

Is R298 ANB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R298 ANB shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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