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R309 RMO

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

115,595 mi
Last recorded115,595 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR309 RMO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 115,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Underside has slight corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2015 114,837 miles

corrosion underside

oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2014 112,739 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 9 Sep 2013 108,228 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 108,226 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 104,232 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 104,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 104,232 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

noise on o/s/f wheel

Pass 1 Sep 2011 98,610 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 98,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 93,260 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2010 93,260 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 87,271 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 87,271 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 814,110 miles

advise bumper mounting

advise rear shocks

Fail 21 Aug 2008 814,110 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

advise bumper mounting

advise rear shocks

Pass 31 Aug 2007 75,075 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 67,848 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R309 RMO is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R309 RMO, 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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R309 RMO is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 18 June 1998.

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