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R29 AWF

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,700 mi
Last recorded101,700 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 AWF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 101,700 miles

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

nearside rear inner sill corroded and holed

nearside rear tyre low on pressure

vehicle presented in dirty condition

Fail 28 Sep 2015 101,699 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

nearside rear inner sill corroded and holed

nearside rear tyre low on pressure

vehicle presented in dirty condition

Pass 25 Jul 2014 96,830 miles

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

exhaust system rusting

underside muddy

Pass 24 Jul 2013 93,482 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 93,482 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 87,484 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

exhaust center box corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2011 81,685 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 76,602 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 72,010 miles

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

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

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

all four tyres are slightly perished

corrosion to rear body

Fail 16 Jul 2009 72,010 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

all four tyres are slightly perished

corrosion to rear body

Pass 28 Jul 2008 67,129 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 62,502 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 58,032 miles

nail in tyre

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 AWF is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AWF, 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 AWF is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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