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R317 YAL

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

110,532 mi
Last recorded110,532 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR317 YAL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 110,532 miles

Fuel filter coroded

Fuel pipe coroded

O/S rear light taped up

Surface corosion on rear metal brake pipe

Fail 11 Aug 2014 110,300 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel filter coroded

Fuel pipe coroded

O/S rear light taped up

Surface corosion on rear metal brake pipe

Pass 27 Aug 2013 105,159 miles

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

O/S/R light cluster taped up

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

Surface corrosion on rear metal brake pipe

Fail 21 Aug 2013 104,980 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

O/S/R light cluster taped up

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

Surface corrosion on rear metal brake pipe

Pass 23 Aug 2012 97,887 miles

Surface corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Pass 26 Sep 2011 90,852 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 82,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 82,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Aug 2009 79,011 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

battery insecure

Pass 11 Aug 2009 79,011 miles

battery insecure

Pass 1 Aug 2008 75,009 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 71,240 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 71,239 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 65,611 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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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R317 YAL is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 R317 YAL, 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 R317 YAL registered?

R317 YAL is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 25 June 1998.

Is R317 YAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R317 YAL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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