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R299 VFR

1998 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,565 mi
Last recorded62,565 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR299 VFR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2010 62,565 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 55,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 55,838 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 52,434 miles

1/ FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW 2/ CHIP IN WINDSCREEN 3/ TEMP FUEL CAP FITTED

Pass 5 Apr 2007 49,132 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 45,460 miles

1/ CHIP IN WINDSCREEN 2/ SLIGHT LIP ON FRONT DISCS AND PADS GETTING LOW 3/ SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S/F BUMPER

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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R299 VFR is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R299 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 R299 VFR registered?

R299 VFR is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R299 VFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R299 VFR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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