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R326 FGN

1998 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

71,485 mi
Last recorded71,485 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR326 FGN
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2012 71,485 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 71,485 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 69,874 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Oct 2011 69,874 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 66,680 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to nearside front

Nearside rear tyre wall cracked

Pass 21 Sep 2009 63,247 miles

Boot handle damaged

Engine oil level previously low

Fail 17 Sep 2009 63,174 miles

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

Boot handle damaged

Engine oil level previously low

Pass 9 Sep 2008 56,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear

offside rear tyre outer wall has slight cuts

Fail 5 Sep 2008 55,986 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear

offside rear tyre outer wall has slight cuts

Pass 6 Sep 2007 49,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted to nearside rear

offside rear tyre surface cracked

Fail 6 Sep 2007 49,469 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted to nearside rear

offside rear tyre surface slightly cracked

Pass 11 Sep 2006 41,419 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 41,419 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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R326 FGN is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R326 FGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R326 FGN?

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What year was R326 FGN registered?

R326 FGN is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 26 January 1998.

Is R326 FGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R326 FGN shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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