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R29 ALK

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,119 mi
Last recorded84,119 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 ALK
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2013 84,119 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2012 80,669 miles

oil leaks,rear exhaust mount broken,rear exhaust corroded & leaking,slight perishing to front flexy brake hoses.

Fail 6 Jun 2012 80,669 miles

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

oil leaks,rear exhaust mount broken,rear exhaust corroded & leaking,slight perishing to front flexy brake hoses.

Pass 31 May 2011 73,826 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

crack in osf lower corner of windscreen,exhaust system starting to corrode & rear tailpipe hanger corroded/fractured,slight oil weep from gearbox,plastic oversills fitted,inner rear wheel arches covered

Pass 12 Jun 2010 68,529 miles

crack in windscreen outside of zone b,n/s/f flexy brake hose slightly perished.

Pass 8 Jun 2009 63,003 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

front brake hopses part shrouded,slight play in steering linkage,plastic oversills fitted,clutch worn/heavy,inner rear wheel arches & load space covered,rear seat configuration not utilised at time of test.

slight crack in os lower corner of windscreen,headlamp beam images vague,osf & nsr tyre treads getting low,gearbox oil leak,slight corrosion to some underbody parts,fittings & seams,exhaust system starting to corrode,

Pass 16 May 2008 59,403 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

inner rear arches & load space covered,plastic oversills fitted.

slight corrosion to some underbody parts & fittings,rear handbrake cable supports broken & tie-wraps fitted to resecure,front tyre treads getting low

Fail 16 May 2008 59,402 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

inner rear arches & load space covered,plastic oversills fitted.

os wiper blade split,slight corrosion to some underbody parts & fittings,rear hanbrake cable supports broken & tie-wraps fitted to resecure,rear exhaust heat shiled/baffle shield loose & rattling,front tyre treads getting low,

Pass 20 Apr 2007 55,809 miles

front tyres wearing low on inner edges,rear tyres wearing low,slight oil leak.

Pass 19 Apr 2006 50,797 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 50,797 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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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R29 ALK is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R29 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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R29 ALK is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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